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What are the conditions that may require corneal transplants?

April 26, 2017Conditions corneal require transplants

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What are the conditions that may require corneal transplants?

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Corneal failure after an eye surgery, such as cataract & lens (IOL) surgery. Keratoconus, an abnormal steepening of the curvature of the cornea. Hereditary corneal failure, such as Fuchs’ dystrophy. Scarring after infections, especially after herpes & corneal ulcers Scarring after injuries. • Painful corneal swelling (water logging), which cannot be relieved by medications or special contact lenses. Graft rejection after a first corneal transplant.