Wondering what exactly the cornea is? What is the cornea? The eye’s outermost layer is called the cornea. The cornea is a dome-shaped surface that makes up the front of the eye. Your cornea acts as a barrier for your eye to the outside world. Your cornea and lens work to focus light on your… Read more »
Cataracts Our eyes contain a natural lens that bends (refracts) light coming into our eyes to help us see. When you have a cataract, that lens that is naturally clear becomes cloudy. It may seem as if you are looking through a dusty car windshield or fog. Objects and people may look blurry, hazy or… Read more »
IOL Intraocular Lenses (IOL) are medical devices that replace the eye’s natural lens when it is removed during cataract, or other eye, surgery. Our Cataract Surgery Specialists at Oregon Eye Consultants are experts in cataract surgery and IOL placement. Types There are several options for intraocular lenses: Monofocal Lens Monofocal Lens with Monovision Multifocal Lens… Read more »
