What is a cornea transplant?
A cornea transplant, also referred to as penetrating keratoplasty (PK), is a procedure where a corneal tissue graft is used to replace damaged tissue on the surface of the eye. Since a damaged cornea may scatter the light coming into your eye and blur vision, replacing it should restore normal vision. The chance of rejection in cornea transplants is relatively low. Roughly 80% of the time, corneal transplant recipients do not experience rejection. Even in a graft rejection scenario, techniques are available to manage the transplant, many of which lead to survival of the graft. Who Can Receive a Cornea Transplant? The doctor makes the decision regarding who is a good candidate for any transplant surgery. In general, corneal transplants are for patients with LASIK complications, keratoconus, fungal keratitis or corneal damage through chemical burns, infection or an accident resulting in injury to the eye. If an individual experiences severe vision problems that cannot be resolved with co
