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I had a corneal transplant 18 months and my vision seems to have gotten worse. what can i do?
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See your eye doctor: Call the eye doctor who performed the corneal transplant and see them sooner rather than later.
Answered 11/16/2012
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See your surgeon: You should see your eye surgeon and ask what needs to be done to improve your vision. You may need glasses, incisions, contact lenses, or additional surgery to improve your vision.
Answered 11/17/2012
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