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The Most Advanced Keratoconus Treatment: CTAK Keratoconus is a progressive eye condition that causes the cornea, the clear front part of the eye, to thin and bulge into a cone-like shape. This irregular shape can lead to significant vision problems, including blurred and distorted vision, light sensitivity, and difficulty driving at night. Traditional keratoconus treatments […]

Keratoplasty Procedures for Keratoconus Patients With decades of experience, the team of experts at CLEI understands the many challenges keratoconus patients face as they strive to find a treatment that will result in clear vision. This is especially true for patients with advanced keratoconus. For years, the go-to treatment option for advanced keratoconus was keratoplasty, […]

What is CTAK? Corneal Tissue Addition Keratoplasty (CTAK) is a surgical procedure that uses custom shaped, preserved corneal tissue to treat the structural and visual abnormalities caused by keratoconus. As you may know, keratoconus is a progressive condition that causes the cornea to thin, weaken, and bulge outward, losing its symmetrical shape. As the dome […]

CLEI’s dedication to keratoconus patients is unparalleled. With decades of experience spent treating keratoconus patients, we understand that this progressive condition presents some unique challenges for diagnosis and treatment. Without early diagnosis and effective treatment, a patient’s quality of life can be severely impacted. That’s why we founded the first dedicated subspecialty center for keratoconus […]

It’s a question that causes hot debate on the internet: Does having large pupils disqualify a person from being a good candidate for LASIK, PRK, or LASEK? You may have heard that when a person has large pupils, they will experience visual disturbances like glare and halos, especially at night, after undergoing these refractive surgeries. […]

LASIK eye surgery is a popular procedure that can correct various vision problems, providing individuals with improved eyesight and reducing their dependence on glasses or contact lenses. This innovative surgical technique has revolutionized the field of ophthalmology, offering a safe and effective solution for those seeking clearer vision without glasses or contacts. Let’s explore conditions […]

Scleral lenses are specialized contact lenses used to correct distorted vision caused by one of a variety of conditions of the cornea and provide therapeutic treatment for those with severe ocular surface disease. This guide provides a detailed overview of scleral lenses. What is a Scleral Lens? Scleral lenses are large, rigid, gas-permeable contact lenses […]

Disfiguration of the eye, whether due to injury, disease, or congenital conditions, can significantly impact one’s self-esteem and confidence. Alterations in the appearance of the eyes can be emotionally distressing. Additionally, the underlying conditions may lead to functional issues such as light sensitivity (photophobia) and double vision (diplopia). Ocular prosthetics, particularly hand painted cosmetic soft […]

Myopia, also known as nearsightedness, is a common vision condition that affects millions of children worldwide. It causes distant objects to appear blurry while nearby objects remain clear. In recent years, the prevalence of myopia among children has been increasing at an alarming rate. It is essential for parents and caregivers to understand the causes, […]

Many people prefer contact lenses over glasses. They don’t alter your appearance and they offer a more natural field of vision. They can also be a convenient option if you lead an active lifestyle and don’t want to worry about your glasses falling off, such as during a workout.  However, some people may experience dry […]