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Cornea, Externam Disease, and Refractive Surgery Service
Consultations are offered for patients with conjunctival scarring diseases, including chemical burns and Steven Johnson Syndrome; corneal stromal dystrophies and degenerations; corneal endothelial disorders; herpetic disease (HSV, VZV); corneal ulcers; ocular trauma; and keratoconjunctivitis sicca (KCS)or dry eyes. Testing Ancillary corneal testing is available either in conjunction with a consult visit or by specific appointment. Test results are interpreted by the service's director. Tests offered include computerized video corneal topography; endothelial cell counts; corneal pachymetry; pneumotonometry; and anterior segment photography. Contact Lens Services The Cornea, External Disease and Refractive Surgery Service provides contact lens consults and lens fittings for patients with a variety of challenging eye conditions. Special services include keratoconus fittings, post-PK fittings, and post-refractive surgery fittings. Corneal Surgery Surgical services offered by division specialists include corneal transplantation and keratoprosthesis, plus full range refractive surgery services including RK, PRK, PTK, and LASIK. No-fee consultations are available to patients wishing to learn if they are promising candidates for refractive surgery. Contact Us For further information, or to make a referral, schedule an appointment or request ancillary testing, please call Long Island College Hospital (718) 780-1530 Downstate University Refractive Surgery Center (718) 797-EYES (3937) University Hospital of Brooklyn (718) 270-1714 Physician Staff Michael Ehrenhaus, M.D., Director, Cornea, External Disease and Refractive Surgery - UHB, LICH Kenneth Horowitz, O.D., Contact Lenses, Low Vision Service - UHB, LICH Douglas Lazzaro, M.D., Cornea, External Disease and Refractive Surgery- LICH |
