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Corneal Transplants
What
is the cornea
How can an unhealthy cornea affect vision?
If the cornea is da
A corneal transplant is needed if:
r vision cannot be
corrected satisfactorily;
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painful swelling
cannot be relieved by
medications or
special contact lenses.
What conditions
may require
corneal
transplants?
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corneal failure after
other eye surgery, such as
cataract surgery;
r keratoconus, a steep
curving of the cornea;
r hereditary
corneal failure, such as
fuchs' dystrophy;
r scarring
after infections, especially
after herpes;
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rejection after first corneal transplant.
r
scarring after injury,
What happens if you decide
to have a
corneal transplant?
BEFORE SURGERY
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Once you
and your ophthalmologist decide you
need a corneal
transplant, your name is put on
the list at the
local eye bank. Usually, the wait for a donor cornea is not very long.
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Before a
cornea is released for transplant, the
eye bank tests the
human donor for the viruses
that cause hepatitis
and AIDS. The cornea is
carefully checked
for clarity.
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Your
ophthalmologist may request that you have
a physical
examination and other special tests. If
you usually take
medications, ask your doctor if
you should continue
using them.