Skip to main menu Skip to main content Skip to footer

Cornea Care

Expert Care for the Front of the Eye

Physicians at EyeHealth Northwest are trained to diagnose and care for patients with corneal problems. We have eight fellowship-trained corneal specialists available for consultation and surgery.

Older couple walking in the park
Side view of an eye showing the clear cornea

Understanding the Cornea

What Is the Cornea?

The cornea is like a crystal covering a clock face. It is a clear, round dome covering the iris (the colored ring in the center of the eye) and the pupil (the black circle in the middle of the iris). The cornea plays an important role in vision by helping to focus light as it enters the eye.

Eye Injuries

Prompt Care When It Matters Most

The cornea is especially susceptible to injury. Foreign objects, abrasions, sports injuries, and chemical burns can all lead to serious harm and even blindness. Proper and timely care of an injured cornea is critical to ensure the best outcome.

The doctors at EyeHealth Northwest work closely with the emergency room staff at all of the major hospitals in the Portland metropolitan area. An EyeHealth Northwest physician is available for emergency calls 24 hours a day. Answering service operators are accessible through our clinic phone.

Close-up of a red, inflamed eye

If you’ve injured your eye, don’t wait. Call us right away so we can help.

Our Specialists

Corneal Specialists Close to Home

Our corneal specialists see patients at locations across the Portland area, so expert care is never far away.

Shane Kim, MD; Jordon Lubahn, MD; and Daniel Lee, MD

East Portland, Gresham, Providence Portland, Salmon Creek and Glisan

Michael A. Page, MD, and Amy Y. Tong, MD

Northwest, Barnes Rd., Tigard and Wilsonville

Brett Gudgel, MD, and Jason Skalet, MD

Oregon City, Milwaukie and Sunnyside

Jacqueline Ng, MD

Lake Oswego and Aloha

Smiling older woman at her eye exam

Getting Started

Concerned About Your Cornea?

Whether you’ve been referred by another doctor, need a second opinion, or have noticed changes in your eye comfort or vision, our corneal specialists are here to help.

Testimonials

What Our Patients are Saying

"Amazing service, great staff that pay attention to every detail. They really make you feel like you’re in good hands and are provided the best possible care."
Google review
July 2026
"My first visit was extremely positive. The staff from the reception through to clinicians was excellent."
Google review
July 2026
"Warm, friendly, knowledgeable and positive about possible solutions to eye issues. Awesome experience!!"
rater8 review
July 2026
"The whole team was present, patient, kind, and explained everything they were doing so I understood. A model for how health care experiences should be."
Google review
July 2026
⇧