Advanced Corneal Care & Surgery

Restoring Vision with World-Class Precision

At our practice, we specialize in diagnosing and treating complex conditions affecting the cornea—the clear, front surface of your eye. Led by Dr. Angelique Pillar, a fellowship-trained corneal specialist who completed her advanced subspecialty training at the prestigious Cleveland Clinic, our center offers state-of-the-art medical and surgical solutions tailored to your unique visual needs.

Meet Dr. Angelique Pillar

Fellowship-Trained Corneal Specialist

Your eyes deserve expert care. Dr. Angelique Pillar brings top-tier academic training and specialized surgical expertise directly to our patients.

  • Advanced Cleveland Clinic Training: Completed rigorous fellowship training at the Cleveland Clinic, one of the nation’s top-ranked eye centers.

  • Specialized Focus: Expertise spanning modern partial-thickness transplants, collagen crosslinking, full-thickness corneal reconstruction, and anterior segment procedures.

  • Patient-Centered Approach: Dedicated to preserving and restoring sight using the least invasive techniques available.

Specialized Corneal Procedures

We offer a full spectrum of advanced corneal treatments designed to treat conditions such as keratoconus, Fuchs’ dystrophy, pterygium, corneal scars, and anterior basement membrane dystrophy.

1. Corneal Crosslinking (CXL) with iLink™

  • Best For: Progressive Keratoconus & Post-Refractive Ectasia

  • Overview: The only FDA-approved corneal crosslinking procedure. CXL uses UV light and specialized riboflavin drops to strengthen the corneal tissue, halting the progression of vision loss and stabilizing your eye’s shape.

2. Descemet’s Membrane Endothelial Keratoplasty (DMEK)

  • Best For: Fuchs’ Endothelial Dystrophy & Bullous Keratopathy

  • Overview: An ultra-thin, partial-thickness corneal transplant that replaces only the innermost single cell layer of the cornea. DMEK offers faster visual recovery, lower rejection rates, and exceptional visual outcomes.

3. Descemet’s Stripping Automated Endothelial Keratoplasty (DSEK)

  • Best For: Advanced Endothelial Dysfunction & Complex Anterior Segment Cases

  • Overview: A targeted partial-thickness transplant that replaces the damaged inner endothelial layer. DSEK preserves the structural integrity of your natural eye while eliminating cloudy vision caused by fluid buildup.

4. Penetrating Keratoplasty (PKP)

  • Best For: Deep Corneal Scars, Severe Keratoconus, or Full-Thickness Corneal Damage

  • Overview: A traditional, full-thickness corneal transplant replacing all layers of the cornea with donor tissue. PKP restores clarity when full-depth repair is required.

5. Pterygium Surgery

  • Best For: Non-cancerous growth (surfer’s eye) extending onto the cornea

  • Overview: Precise surgical excision of the growth paired with a conjunctival autograft to ensure smooth healing and drastically reduce the chance of recurrence.

6. Superficial Keratectomy

  • Best For: Anterior Basement Membrane Dystrophy (ABMD), Salzmann’s Nodular Degeneration, & Superficial Scars

  • Overview: A minimally invasive procedure to gently remove or smooth the outermost layers of the cornea, relieving pain and restoring a smooth visual surface.

Why Choose Our Corneal Center?

  • Subspecialist Expertise: Directly treated by a fellowship-trained corneal surgeon.

  • Cutting-Edge Technology: Access to FDA-approved CXL equipment and modern partial-thickness graft techniques.

  • Customized Care Plans: Treatment tailored specifically to the structural integrity of your cornea.

Schedule Your Corneal Evaluation Today

Don’t let corneal disease compromise your vision. Schedule a comprehensive consultation with Dr. Angelique Pillar to discuss the best treatment path for your eyes.