What does Corneal Transplant Involve?
Corneal injuries or diseases can leave behind scars, blurring vision and causing other problems (See Figure 1a). The Cornea Associates of Texas are skilled in performing corneal transplant, a highly successful and common yet intricate surgery designed to restore vision to patients whose corneas have been damaged. During the procedure, the cornea may be replaced with a healthy cornea, using human donor tissue (See Figure 1b). More than 45,000 corneal transplants are performed annually worldwide. The success of the procedure depends on the underlying corneal disorder; but for the most common conditions, the success rate for surgery is an outstanding 95%, with most patients achieving 20/20 vision or better. The surgery is performed on an outpatient basis, meaning that patients do not have to spend the night in a hospital. Local anesthesia is used to numb the eye and control eye movement. Appropriate sedation is provided to relieve patients of anxiety associated with surgery. There is litt
