Corneal Transplantation
When the cornea (clear surface on the front of the eye) becomes diseased or damaged, causing severe vision problems that can’t be reversed, a corneal transplant may help restore vision. Corneal transplants are the most common kind of transplants in the United States with close to 50,000 corneal transplants taking place each year.
How Does it Work?
Corneal transplants are used to treat persistent corneal infections, corneal dystrophies (a clouding of the cornea), traumatic corneal injuries, and corneal scars that cannot be corrected by other therapies. During a corneal transplant, the damaged portion of the cornea is removed and replaced with a new cornea that is shaped to fit your eye.