Comprehensive corneal care by Dr. Bonnie Sklar, MD
Berg-Feinfield’s cornea program is led by Dr. Bonnie Sklar — fellowship-trained at Duke University Eye Center — offering the full spectrum of corneal diagnosis, medical management, and surgical care across five Los Angeles area locations.
The cornea is the clear, dome-shaped front surface of the eye — the window through which light enters. It performs roughly two-thirds of the eye’s total focusing power, bending incoming light so it lands precisely on the retina at the back of the eye.
Despite being only about half a millimeter thick, the cornea is a precisely organized structure made up of five distinct layers — each with a specific function. When any layer is damaged, diseased, or fails, vision suffers in ways that glasses or contact lenses often cannot fully correct.
Corneal disease encompasses a wide range of conditions — from progressive thinning (keratoconus) to cell layer failure (Fuchs’ dystrophy), surface growths (pterygium), and infections (corneal ulcers). A fellowship-trained cornea specialist has the diagnostic tools and surgical training to manage the full spectrum.
The five layers of the cornea: Epithelium (outer surface), Bowman’s layer, Stroma (the thickest layer, ~90% of corneal thickness), Descemet’s membrane, and Endothelium (inner pump cells). Many corneal conditions affect specific layers — which is why modern transplant surgery can now replace only the diseased layer rather than the entire cornea.
From early keratoconus monitoring to advanced corneal transplantation, Berg-Feinfield’s cornea program covers every stage of corneal disease — all under the care of a fellowship-trained specialist.
Progressive thinning and bulging of the cornea that distorts vision. Berg-Feinfield offers the full care continuum — from early topographic monitoring through cross-linking and transplantation for advanced disease.
Learn more FDA Approved 2025The first FDA-approved epi-on CXL therapy for keratoconus. No epithelium removal, no open wound, significantly faster recovery than standard CXL. Berg-Feinfield is the first practice in Los Angeles to offer Epioxa.
Learn more ConditionA hereditary condition that gradually destroys the cells your cornea needs to stay clear. Managed with drops in early stages; treated with DMEK surgery — the least invasive transplant option — when advanced.
Learn more SurgeryDr. Sklar performs the full range of modern corneal transplantation — from minimally invasive DMEK for Fuchs’ dystrophy to full-thickness PKP for advanced keratoconus and corneal scarring.
Learn more ConditionA non-cancerous growth of tissue that extends from the white of the eye onto the cornea. Common in sun-intensive environments like Los Angeles. Removed with conjunctival autograft surgery when growth or vision is affected.
Learn more UrgentA vision-threatening infection of the cornea requiring same-day evaluation. Can be caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi, or Acanthamoeba. Contact lens wearers are at highest risk. Call us immediately if you have symptoms.
Learn moreComprehensive dry eye diagnosis and treatment — including advanced therapies for chronic ocular surface disease.
Routine eye exams, contact lens evaluations, and management of common ocular conditions for the whole family.
Dr. Sklar performs complex cataract surgery with premium IOL implants, with particular expertise for patients with co-existing corneal disease.
LASIK, PRK, and EVO ICL for patients seeking freedom from glasses or contacts — including patients who have completed corneal treatment.
Dr. Bonnie Sklar is Berg-Feinfield Vision Correction’s fellowship-trained cornea specialist with expertise in the medical and surgical management of complex corneal disease. Her clinical focus includes keratoconus evaluation and treatment, Fuchs’ dystrophy, corneal transplantation (DMEK, DSEK, and PKP), complex anterior segment surgery, ocular surface disease, and cataract surgery with advanced technology lenses.
Dr. Sklar completed her cornea fellowship at Duke University Eye Center — one of the nation’s most respected programs in Cornea, External Disease, and Refractive Surgery. She completed her ophthalmology residency at Wills Eye Hospital in Philadelphia, consistently ranked among the top ophthalmic training programs in the world.
In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Sklar has performed sight-restoring surgeries on humanitarian medical missions in Honduras, Sierra Leone, Kenya, and Mongolia. She has contributed to peer-reviewed ophthalmology publications and presented at national conferences.
Dr. Sklar sees patients at our Burbank, Sherman Oaks, Beverly Hills, and Valencia offices.
View Dr. Sklar’s full profile →Berg-Feinfield has a longstanding co-management relationship with optometrists throughout the Los Angeles area. Dr. Sklar welcomes referrals for any patient with a confirmed or suspected corneal condition requiring specialist evaluation.
Common referral scenarios include keratoconus or irregular topography, guttae or suspected Fuchs’ dystrophy, pterygium affecting vision or comfort, suspected corneal ulcer or infectious keratitis, pre-operative corneal evaluation, and post-surgical co-management.
OD Referral InformationWhether you’ve been referred by your optometrist, diagnosed with a corneal condition, or are seeking a second opinion — Dr. Sklar and the Berg-Feinfield team are ready to see you.
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