What is Cornea Transplant?
Category: Procedures
See also: Graded Exposure
Corneal transplantation is a surgical procesure where a damaged or diseased cornea is replaced by donated corneal tissue. The cornea is the clear front part of the eye that covers the colored iris. Often a corneal transplant can be done as an outpatient procedure.
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuchs' dystrophy | 3 | 1 | |
| Keratoconus | 2 | 0 | |
| Keratitis | 1 | 1 |
- Major
- Moderate
- Slight
- None
- Can't tell
Side effects
Side effects as an overall problem
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 0 | |
| Moderate | 1 | |
| Mild | 1 | |
| None | 0 |
Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with Cornea Transplant
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Blurry vision | 1 |
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