DEFINITION
The Anterior Segment of the eye includes the eyelids, conjunctiva, cornea, all structures of the anterior chamber, and the lens.

The Anterior Segment Unit operates at the Britannico Hospital under the Italian National Health Service (SSN). It is dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment, both medical and surgical, of infectious, inflammatory, and degenerative diseases affecting the ocular surface, cornea, and lens.

CONDITIONS
The main conditions treated at the unit include:

• Cataracts
• Keratoconus
• Corneal Dystrophies
• Corneal Diseases Requiring Transplants
• Refractive Errors: Myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism
• Orbital and Eyelid Disorders

ACTIVITIES

Clinical Activities
Under the coordination of Dr. Domenico Schiano Lomoriello, the unit provides clinical and surgical care at the inpatient and treatment unit of the Britannico Hospital.

The unit features advanced diagnostic equipment for the Anterior Segment of the eye, including:

• Ocular and Corneal Aberrometry
• Corneal Topography and Tomography
• Pupillometry
• Corneal Pachymetry
• Anterior Segment OCT
• Corneal Endothelial Microscopy
• Corneal Confocal Microscopy
• Corneal Sensitivity Analysis
• Ocular Biometry

This advanced technology places the unit at the forefront of diagnostic and therapeutic services for various ocular conditions.

Surgical Activities
The unit routinely performs:

• Cataract Surgery
• Corneal Surgery:
  • Full-thickness corneal transplants (PK)
  • Anterior lamellar keratoplasty (ALK and DALK)
  • Endothelial keratoplasty (DSAEK and DMEK)
  • Amniotic membrane grafts

Appointments
To receive diagnostic and surgical evaluations at the Anterior Segment Unit, patients can book consultations at our specialized clinics (Anterior Segment Clinic - Cornea Clinic).