The cornea is the clear front window of the eye — and when it's compromised, everything you see is affected. Corneal fellowship training goes far beyond what a general ophthalmologist learns in residency.
Patients with keratoconus, Fuchs' dystrophy, corneal transplant needs, or complex dry eye deserve a specialist who has dedicated years to this tissue specifically. That expertise now lives in Waco — not just in Dallas or Houston.
A progressive thinning of the cornea that causes distorted vision. We offer corneal cross-linking (CXL) to halt progression and specialty contact lens fitting for correction.
For patients with corneal failure or Fuchs' dystrophy, modern partial-thickness transplant techniques offer faster recovery and better outcomes than full transplants.
Trauma, infection, or prior surgery can scar the cornea and reduce vision. We evaluate all options from specialty lenses to surgical restoration.
A hereditary condition causing the cornea's inner layer to deteriorate. Treated with modern DMEK transplant surgery — often same-day outpatient.
Chronic dry eye is more than discomfort — it can impair vision and quality of life. We provide advanced dry eye workup and customized treatment plans.
Painful recurrent surface breakdowns, often from prior injury. Treated with therapeutic lenses, medications, or laser smoothing.
Early intervention with corneal cross-linking can halt progression. Don't wait until your vision is severely distorted.
Rapidly shifting prescriptions — especially astigmatism — can be an early sign of keratoconus or other corneal changes.
Chronic dry eye that doesn't respond to OTC drops may have an underlying cause. We diagnose the root issue, not just the symptom.
Modern DSEK and DMEK techniques offer dramatically faster recovery and better outcomes than older full-thickness transplants.
A healthy cornea depends on a stable tear film. When meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) or ocular rosacea inflames the eyelids, the ocular surface suffers — causing burning, blur, and discomfort that can mimic or worsen corneal conditions. Our cornea and dry eye teams work together to treat the root cause, not just the symptoms.
Dr. Jordan Tanous leads our Advanced Dry Eye Clinic with technology that goes well beyond artificial tears — including Lumenis IPL and TearCare® thermal therapy.
Intense Pulsed Light reduces lid-margin inflammation, improves meibomian gland function, and addresses MGD and ocular rosacea — conditions that often drive chronic dry eye and compromise corneal healing. Typically paired with meibomian gland expression in-office.
Targeted thermal therapy melts blocked meibum while you blink naturally, followed by gland expression — clinically proven for lasting relief from obstructive MGD and dry eye that hasn't responded to drops or warm compresses alone.
We incorporate the ALASTIN product line for pre- and post-treatment skin preparation around the eyes — optimizing comfort and recovery before and after IPL sessions so your ocular surface is ready for the best results.
Watch short educational animations to understand common cornea conditions and surgical treatments — from keratoconus and Fuchs' dystrophy to modern transplant techniques.
PKP is a full-thickness corneal transplant — the entire damaged cornea is replaced with healthy donor tissue. It remains the gold standard when scarring, infection, or structural damage affects all layers of the cornea.
Descemet's Stripping Automated Endothelial Keratoplasty (DSAEK) replaces only the inner damaged layer of the cornea, leaving the front surface intact. This means faster recovery, stronger wound healing, and less risk of rejection than a full transplant.
Fuchs' dystrophy is a hereditary condition where the cornea's inner endothelial cells gradually deteriorate, causing swelling, glare, and blurred vision — often worse in the morning. Modern DSEK and DMEK transplants can restore clarity with a relatively quick recovery.
Keratoconus is a progressive thinning of the cornea that causes it to bulge into a cone shape, distorting vision. Early diagnosis matters — corneal cross-linking can halt progression, and specialty contact lenses or surgery can restore functional vision.
You no longer need to travel to a major medical center for fellowship-level cornea expertise. Schedule your evaluation and get the answers you need.