 A cornea & external disease specialist has additional subspecialized training to provide consultation, diagnosis and the medical and surgical treatment of corneal disorders. The cornea is the clear, front area of the eye which when healthy, allows rays of light to pass through and be focused on the retina. The cornea is dome shaped and is about as wide and as thick as a dime. Injuries, inherited conditions, infections and aging can cause clouding or distortion of the cornea which can lead to decreased or distorted vision. At times, this vision can be corrected with glasses, contact lenses, or medications, but when these fail, surgery is often necessary. In the United States, approximately 30,000 patients receive corneal transplants each year and is one of the most common transplants ever performed, so the need for donor tissue remains high. Newer techniques of corneal transplantation have made the method safer and more effective. Piedmont Eye Center’s cornea specialist, Dr. Gene Moss, brings this most advanced method (known as DSAEK) to Central Virginia. Dr. Moss is Lynchburg’s only full-time cornea specialist and welcomes referrals. In addition, Piedmont Eye Center proudly supports and promotes organ & tissue awareness through a variety of ways, including the annual Point of Honor 5K run and fundraiser, sponsored by the Lynchburg Road Runners, Donate Life, and LifeNet Health. For more information about corneal specialists, conditions, treatment, tissue donation, or to learn more about the annual Point of Honor 5k run supported by Piedmont Eye Center, please refer to the links below: |
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