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How do doctors decide who is eligible for a retina transplant?
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Not yet: Retinal transplantation is a hoped for technique in the future . It is not possible with current technology. Stay tuned.
Answered 2/15/2014
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No one yet: Retinal transplants are not available. Only the cornea can be transplanted and the lens/cataract can be replaced with an artificial implant.
Answered 8/18/2016
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