Conreal Transplant
Corneal transplantation is performed for people who have poor vision because of corneal disease. The need for corneal transplantation can arise from corneal trauma or infections resulting in corneal scars, corneal swelling after eye surgery, corneal swelling from Fuchs’ dystrophy, keratoconus, or other eye diseases. If vision cannot be improved with glasses or contact lenses, and the rest of the eye appears healthy, corneal transplantation may be an option to help improve vision.
Corneal transplantation is outpatient surgery performed in the hospital. Unlike other organ transplants, which require long waiting periods, corneas are generally available when requested. The new cornea takes a long time to heal because there are no blood vessels in the cornea. Sutures are used to keep the cornea in position, and these are removed gradually over time. Vision improves slowly after corneal transplantation. Contact lenses may be needed to achieve best vision.