A cornea transplant is an operation to replace part of the cornea with corneal tissue from a donor. This operation is sometimes called keratoplasty. The cornea is the transparent, dome-shaped surface of the eye.

2023年7月10日 · A cornea transplant, also called keratoplasty, can bring back vision, lessen pain, and possible improve the appearance of your cornea if it is white and scarred. Who Needs One?

Cornea transplant, also called corneal grafting, replaces a damaged cornea with tissue from a deceased donor. A cornea transplant can treat conditions such as Fuchs’ dystrophy and keratoconus. Most people have improved vision and less pain.

2019年2月26日 · Are you a corneal transplant candidate? Learn when keratoplasty is necessary, keratoconus treatment, and all the risks and benefits from a cornea replacement.

2024年5月21日 · Cornea transplants are a common procedure used to restore vision in patients with corneal damage or disease. Full thickness cornea transplants involve replacing the entire cornea with a donor cornea, while partial thickness transplants only replace the damaged layers.

2020年2月28日 · If you have a damaged cornea, you and your ophthalmologist will discuss your options for improving your vision. For people with a deeply scarred or swollen cornea, transplant surgery can restore clear vision.

2024年9月24日 · Corneal transplant surgery is medically referred to as a form of keratoplasty. It involves removing diseased or damaged corneal tissue and replacing it with donor corneal tissue. The cornea is vital to your ability to see.

2024年12月6日 · If you have severe damage to your cornea (the clear front layer of your eye), doctors can replace the damaged part with healthy corneal tissue from a donor. Read about what happens during a corneal transplant, how long it takes to recover, and what the side effects are.

Corneal transplantation, or keratoplasty, is a surgery that replaces a poorly functioning cornea with a new one from a cadaver donor. Corneal transplantation can involve replacing the entire cornea or select parts of the cornea depending on the location of the damage.

2023年8月28日 · Corneal transplant surgery is one of the treatment options your ophthalmologist may recommend if you have severe corneal damage. It’s generally a last-resort measure when remedies like prescription eyewear can’t improve or restore your eyesight.