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Diseases of the anterior section of the eye and cornea and infectious eye diseases are the focus of the cornea and external disease service, along with general ophthalmic care and screening for eye complications of systemic diseases and contact lens wear. Adult and pediatric evaluation and consultation are facilitated by advanced diagnostic options and treatment modalities.

Evaluation and treatment of corneal diseases are done primarily by slit-lamp examination, which allows the physician to look at the structures that are at the front of the eye.

Other methods may also be used to aid in diagnosis and treatment, including corneal topography and corneal pachymetry. Corneal topography maps the front surface of the cornea. This topographic map allows for more accurate diagnosis, treatment and follow-up of corneal conditions. Corneal pachymetry measures the cell count and thickness of the cornea. Such information is useful in assessing the overall health of a cornea.