Is there a way to thicken a too-thin cornea?
Feb 27, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Cui Xin
Introduction
The cornea generally refers to the transparent front part of the eye. When the cornea is too thin, it usually cannot be thickened. Since the corneal tissue is non-regenerative, if the cornea becomes thinner due to certain factors, the change is typically irreversible and cannot return to its normal thickness. Treatment focuses on proper medical management to help alleviate symptoms.
The cornea generally refers to the corneal tissue at the front of the eye, and a thin cornea usually cannot be thickened.
The cornea is a transparent membrane located on the outermost front part of the eye. It not only provides most of the eye's refractive power but also serves to protect the eye. Since the cornea is non-regenerative tissue, when it is affected by certain factors—such as corneal ulcers or corneal degeneration—leading to thinning, the damage is typically irreversible and cannot return to its normal thickness. In such cases, treatment focuses on standard medical management to relieve symptoms, for example, wearing contact lenses to improve vision.
Generally, maintaining good eye hygiene, following a regular sleep schedule, and avoiding prolonged use of electronic devices may help protect corneal health in daily life.
