Herpes Zoster (Shingles) If you ever had chickenpox, you’re at higher risk of developing shingles later in life. Shingles can affect many parts of the body. If it travels to your eyes, your cornea can become inflamed and even scarred. Corneal damage might not be apparent until months after the shingles
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Viruses
Category: We Can Help With, Corneal Disorders, Disorders
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Corneal Dystrophies
Category: We Can Help With, Corneal Disorders, Disorders
This group of corneal disorders includes more than 20 variations. Each affects different parts of the cornea, causing it to get cloudy and compromising vision. Most of these dystrophies are inherited, affect both eyes equally and spread between layers of the cornea as they gradually progress.
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Iridocorneal Endothelial Syndrome
Category: We Can Help With, Corneal Disorders, Disorders
This syndrome most commonly affects women between 30 and 50 years old. Symptoms include changes to the iris, corneal swelling and the onset of glaucoma.
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