Why Do People Need Corneal Transplants?
The most common reason for a corneal transplant is long-term complications from cataract surgery. The cornea becomes cloudy and swollen and can become very painful. The transplant cures these symptoms and gives the recipient great relief. Corneal transplants are also done to correct injured or scarred corneas. Some people also develop a misshapen cornea in a disease called keratoconus. In some cases of keratoconus, the cornea needs to be replaced so that they can see. There are a number of different eye diseases that are cured by a cornea transplant. People of all ages need cornea transplants. Although many recipients are elderly, they can be of all age ranges including newborns.
