Eye Clinic of Austin
When Is a Corneal Transplant Necessary? For good vision, the cornea should be transparent, smooth, properly shaped, and healthy. If it is damaged or misshapen, for example, it cannot properly focus the light that enters the eye, leading to glare or blurry vision. If your cornea is beyond repair, a corneal transplant may be a viable solution for you. The surgery […]
Research from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center has doctors hopeful for boosted acceptance rates of corneal transplants.
Artificial Corneas Prove Promising for Transplants A recent Swedish study proves artificial corneas may be a promising alternative to donor corneas. The study involved 10 patients with corneal damage and significant vision loss between the ages of 18 and 75.
When the cornea has lost its transparency due to scarring from previous injury or infection, abnormal corneal shape (keratoconus), or an inheritable swelling called Fuch’s Dystrophy, a corneal transplant is needed. Corneal transplants are the most successful form of transplant. Traditionally, the surgeon completely removes the cloudy cornea and sutures a donated clear cornea into […]