What are the chances for successful Keratoplasty?
There is usually an 85 percent or better successful rate in corneal transplant cases. Factors such as glaucoma, retinal degeneration, or optic nerve disease can affect a patient’s final visual result even though a successful transplant is obtained. The operation itself is only the first stage in a rather long period of time before the eye can be considered completely healed and free from late complications. The corneal transplant procedure itself usually lasts less than an hour and is performed on an outpatient basis. Post-op visits usually follow a one-day, one week and then monthly schedule. Patients must wear a shield or glasses at all times to avoid accidentally rubbing, bumping or hitting the eye. During the healing process, drops are used to prevent the rejection of the cornea. As the eye heals, the sutures are removed to control astigmatism, or distortion of vision. This starts approximately one month after surgery. What type of vision can I expect after surgery? Restoration of
