Disease of the cornea
If an accident destroys the cornea-covering cells, natural protection against infections is no longer assured. Bacteria or viruses can enter the corneal tissue and, as a result, a herpes infection (picture 1) can occur. If these germs even pass the first covering layer and the border membrane of the cornea, an ulcer that breaks into the inner of the eye and leads to a dangerous eye disease can develop. If such an ulcer (picture 2) develops rapidly, clinical treatment must be sought as soon as possible, since any further development of the disease will cause a severe haze on the cornea. This can cause scar formation which reduces visual acuity. Such scars can be eradicated with the help of an excimer-laser.
If an accident destroys the cornea-covering cells, natural protection against infections is no longer assured. Bacteria or viruses can enter the corneal tissue and, as a result, a herpes infection (picture 1) can occur. If these germs even pass the first covering layer and the border membrane of the cornea, an ulcer that breaks into the inner of the eye and leads to a dangerous eye disease can develop. If such an ulcer (picture 2) develops rapidly, clinical treatment must be sought as soon as possible, since any further development of the disease will cause a severe haze on the cornea. This can cause scar formation which reduces visual acuity. Such scars can be eradicated with the help of an excimer-laser.