Clear Vision Clinic

Although some corneal conditions are congenital, it is also common in people who have jobs and hobbies that involve: Sports that use a ball or puck, like baseball or hockey Lawn Mowing or using a weedwhacker Painting, welding and hammering Machines like sanders or drills Chemicals such as bleach or pesticides

Corneal conditions can be diagnosed in their early stages with periodic eye exams. The dilated eye exam is a painless and straightforward process used for such diagnosis. Eye drops of fluorescein dye are used to check for corneal abrasions. These drops make small abrasions noticeable, helping the eye specialist during early-stage diagnosis.