A few reasons your ophthalmologist would chose to perform a corneal transplant are:
- Inherited corneal thinning (keratoconus) with visual distortion.
- Scarring of the corneal from severe infection or injuries.
- Inherited or acquired corneal clouding (Fuchs’ dystrophy) with visual loss.
A surgery that is performed to replace the clear surface of the front of the eye, or the cornea. The corneal tissue for transplantation is taken from a donor shortly after death. Most corneal transplants function extremely well for many years.
Expectations after a Corneal Transplant
Full vision recovery may take as long as one year, however, most patients with successful corneal transplants enjoy good quality vision for many years.
Convalescence
Following your doctor’s instructions after a corneal transplant will include limited activity. Rejection of the transplanted tissue may occur in a minority of patients. Upon being discharged, you must carefully follow your physician’s instructions and ask questions if in doubt.
