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Peter
S. Hersh, MD, Director
David Chu, MD, Associate Director
William H. Constad, MD
Mark Lister, MD
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This service uses the latest techniques to diagnose and treat corneal
ulcers, chemical burns, and traumatic corneal injuries. Corneal transplantation
and a full spectrum of refractive
surgical procedures (for example, excimer
laser treatment and LASIK) are offered. Our experience with contact
lens treatment for unique corneal needs (posttraumatic cornea, postoperative
cornea, pathological cornea, infant fittings, and especially keratoconus)
has increased our proficiency in caring for these conditions. We have
completed patient enrollment in our epidemiological study pertaining
to the visual function of patients using contact lenses vs excimer laser
surgery. Research has continued in conductive keratoplasty (CK), a new
treatment for farsightedness. Research into the use of CK for astigmatism
is being developed. Dr. David Chu has expanded our services to include
ocular immunology and has brought new surgical techniques, such as amniotic
membrane transplantation for ocular surface inflammatory disorders.
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