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what is corneal transplant?

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Replacement: A cornea transplant is a replacement of the eye's natural cornea, which is the front clear window of the eye. There are different types of transplants depending on which layer of the cornea needs to be replaced.

Question 2

what is corneal transplant like?

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Not much pain: There are different types of cornea transplants that can be performed depending on the reason for needing them. The time to recovery and restrictions are different for each type of cornea transplant. Usually there is not any significant pain. Speak to your ophthalmologist more if he/she recommend a cornea transplant for you.

Question 3

is corneal transplant worth the risk?

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Yes.: Of course, it depends on your particular reason for needing a transplant. In general, corneal transplants are very successful and achieve very good results. There are several excellent corneal surgeons in the Philadelphia area for you to consult.

Question 4

has anyone ever had a corneal transplant?

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Frequent: Corneal transplantation, the replacement of a damaged cornea with a clear one from a donor eye, is a frequently performed procedure - about 20-30, 000 in the usa per year.  The healing is prlonged and frequent visits to the surgeon are mandatory during that period.  Your transplant surgeon can inform you of your risks and prognosis.

Question 5

can you tell me about corneal transplant?

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Different types: We can currently transplant different layers of the cornea, depending on which area is diseased or damaged. The visual recovery from each type of transplant is different, but there is usually little discomfort. Your corneal surgeon will discuss more details with you depending your condition and the recommended type of transplant.

Question 6

how can my friend get a corneal transplant?

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See a cornea doc: A corneal specialist performs corneal transplants and can diagnose and treat eye diseases that may require this type of surgery.

Question 7

what are the benefits of corneal transplant?

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Better vision: A successful corneal transplant means replacing a cloudy diseased cornea with a clear healthy donor cornea.  The new cornea will improve the patient's vision.

Question 8

what is it like to have a corneal transplant?

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A total corneal : transplant has been historically one of the most successfully transplanted tissues in the human body. Recovery is a bit prolonged but with great results. A partial corneal transplant is now rapidly becoming very popular and also highly successful with recovery within hours to days.

Question 9

what conditions does corneal transplant treat?

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Corneal opacificatio: When the transparency of the corneal can no longer be maintained or treated, and the cornea is not amendable to other non full-thickness procedures, like DSAEK, then a careful decision for full thickness corneal transplantation is considered.  Prognosis for corneal transplantation procedures highly depends on the initial cause(s) of the corneal failure.

Question 10

about how much does a corneal transplant cost?

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Depends: If you have no insurance, it will cost you around $12-14, 000 (surgical center, surgeon, tissue costs).  If you have insurance coverage, your expense will depend on your plan and its allowables.  Call your corneal surgeon's office for an estimated based on your details.

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