by comoweb | Oct 23, 2025 | Cornea
What Does a Scratch on the Eye Feel Like? A scratch on the eye, known medically as a corneal abrasion, is one of the most common causes of acute eye discomfort. The cornea is the clear, dome-shaped surface at the front of the eye that covers the iris and pupil. It...
by comoweb | Oct 13, 2025 | Cornea, Vision
Keratoconus and myopia are both conditions that affect how light is focused on the retina, leading to blurred vision. Although they share some visual symptoms, they are distinct in their causes and progression. However, there is a recognized connection between the...
by comoweb | May 23, 2025 | Contact Lenses, Cornea, Vision
Can People with Astigmatism Wear Contact Lenses? Here’s What You Need to Know Astigmatism is a common vision condition caused by an irregularly shaped cornea or lens, which leads to blurred or distorted vision. Many people with astigmatism wonder if they can...
by comoweb | Oct 17, 2024 | Cornea, Vision
Why Does a Blind Eye Turn White? Understanding Phthisis Bulbi and Its Causes When a blind eye turns white, it may be a sign of a condition known as phthisis bulbi. This transformation occurs as the eye undergoes a series of changes following severe ocular damage,...
by Dr. Daniel Baruffi | Jan 26, 2024 | Cornea, Vision
If you wear contact lenses, you may have noticed that each lens has a different prescription power. This discrepancy between the two lenses is quite common and is not a cause for concern. In fact, having different prescription powers for each eye is a normal...
by comoweb | Sep 25, 2023 | Cornea
Band keratopathy is a condition that affects the cornea, specifically characterized by a band of damage across the lower portion of the cornea. This condition is typically caused by exposure resulting from incomplete lid closure or damage caused by systemic...
