Corneal Disease & Surgery
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The UCSF Corneal Disease and Surgery Clinic offers laser refractive surgery, including excimer laser surgery, to correct common vision problems; cornea transplants (also called keratoplasty), in which part of a damaged cornea is replaced with corneal tissue from a donor; intraocular lens implants, which replace an abnormal lens with an artificial implant; glaucoma surgery; and other procedures involving the retina or vitreous body (the viscous material in the back of the eye).
The UCSF Corneal Disease and Surgery Clinic offers laser refractive surgery, including excimer laser surgery, to correct common vision problems; cornea transplants (also called keratoplasty), in which part of a damaged cornea is replaced with corneal tissue from a donor; intraocular lens implants, which replace an abnormal lens with an artificial implant; glaucoma surgery; and other procedures involving the retina or vitreous body (the viscous material in the back of the eye).
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Awards & recognition
Best in Northern California and No. 10 (tie) in the nation for ophthalmology
Related conditions & treatments
Conditions
- Corneal Disorders
- Eye Diseases
Treatments
- Laser Vision Correction
- Intraocular Lenses
- Vitrectomy
Our research initiatives
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The UCSF Department of Ophthalmology and the Francis I. Proctor Foundation for Research in Ophthalmology are dedicated to uncovering the causes and mechanisms of eye diseases, with the goals of fighting vision loss and restoring sight.
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Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Class
This eight-week class teaches mindfulness practices that can reduce stress and improve your overall health, such as meditation and body awareness.
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Spiritual Care at UCSF
Chaplains representing many faiths are available around the clock to provide support, comfort and counsel to patients, families and caregivers.