What is a Cornea Specialist?
A cornea specialist is an ophthalmologist that specializes in surgical and medical management of corneal disorders. The cornea is the clear outer layer of the eye responsible for helping light enter and focus into the eye. Disorders affecting the cornea can result in significant reduction in vision. Common corneal disorders include keratoconus, abrasions, Fuch’s dystrophy, pterygium, infectious ulcers, visually significant scars, chemical burns, ocular surface cancers and neoplasia, and recurrent corneal erosions among others.
A cornea specialist has completed at least one year of additional fellowship training in cornea following a three year medical residency in ophthalmology after finishing medical school.
Meet Dr. Irshad
Meet Dr. Farhan Irshad, a leading cornea specialist in Austin and a proud team member of Eye Clinic of Austin. He utilizes the latest technology and provides expertise in treating cornea patients in our community.
Dr. Irshad also serves as an Associate Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology at Tulane Medical Center and as affiliate faculty at Dell Medical School. He currently serves on the medical advisory board at Southern Eye Bank and on the Medical Executive Committee at the Medical Park Tower ambulatory surgery center.
As featured in Austin Monthly, Dr. Irshad has earned the Top Doctor in Ophthalmology recognition. and is an active member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgeons.
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