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Department of Ophthalmology Corneal and External Disease
 Our practice has a fellowship trained subspecialist in cornea and refractive surgery, Dr. Lee Wiley. Dr Wiley provides both medical and surgical treatment of disorders that effect the external structures of the eye. The cornea is the clear dome shaped structure responsible for transmitting light into the eye as well as serving an important protective function. When misshaped and/or scarred, vision can be compromised.
In addition to performing laser correction for astigmatism, near sightedness and far sightedness, the doctors can also use the laser to correct certain scarring conditions. Both partial thickness (lamellar) and full thickness (penetrating) corneal transplantation (keratoplasty) are performed in our institution on a weekly basis. Dr. Wiley performs both standard small incision cataract surgery, and complex cataract cases such as dislocated lenses and mature cataracts. The doctors are often called upon to place secondary intraocular lens implants. Medical aspects of the practice of cornea and external disease include the care of conditions such as dry eye, allergy, and infections of the eye. Dr. Wiley has a special interest in immunologic disease of the eye such as scleritis, iritis, corneal graft rejection, and peripheral ulcerative keratitis. Dr. Wiley participates in general eye care including exams for glasses, evaluation for cataract surgery and glaucoma screening. |
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