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Referrals/Services

Cornea and External Diseases Service

The Cornea & External Diseases Service provides consultation, diagnosis, and treatment for a full range of medical and surgical conditions affecting the anterior segment of the eye. These include:

  • Corneal Decomposition 
  • Keratoconus 
  • Corneal Dystrophies (other than Keratoconus), including Fuchs' Dystrophy
  • Corneal Trauma/Corneal Scarring 
  • Cataract 
  • Secondary Cataract 
  • Corneal Ulcer/Microbial Keratitis 
  • Corneal Erosions 
  • Ocular Cicatricial Pemphigoid 
  • Pterygium 
  • Corneal Scarring 
  • Dry Eye Syndrome 

Appointments: 919.681.3937

Important Phone Numbers for Referring Physicians

Cornea Clinic

Office: 919.684.6322

Natalie Afshari, MD

Office: 919.684.3799

Alan N. Carlson, MD

Office: 919.684.5769

Terry Kim, MD

Office: 919.681.3568

Aaleya Koreishi, MD

Office: 919.684.3799

Winston – Salem Office

Terry Semchyshyn, MD

Office: 888.642.0554

More Information

What to Expect at Your Visit

Referrals/Services

Meet the Doctors

Cornea and External Disease News

Glossary of Common Terms