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Cornea Services

The UPMC Vision Institute's cornea services department diagnoses and treats corneal diseases and disorders including corneal abrasions, cataracts, infections, and dry eye.

Genetic corneal dystrophies, such as Fuch’s dystrophy or keratoconus, can lead to distorted, cloudy, or reduced vision and, in some cases, blindness. When a diseased cornea cannot be treated with corrective lenses or medications, surgery may be necessary. The UPMC Vision Institute uses advanced laser technology and surgical techniques, such as phototherapeutic keratectomy (PTK) or corneal transplantation, to restore an individual’s visual clarity and enhance his or her quality of life.

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In the News

  • Deepinder Dhaliwal, MD, discusses Descemet Stripping Only (DSO), a technique that can be used for patients with central Fuchs' dystrophy. Watch the video from EyeWorld Video Reporter
  • Dr. Dhaliwal, discusses novel treatments for Acanthamoeba keratitis.
  • Ophthalmologist Deepinder Dhaliwal, MD, discusses the use of preoperative antibiotics to reduce complications.