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I had corneal transplants when i was in my 30s. i am now 66 and wonder how my corneas will fare as i get older?
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Keep regular appts: There is always a risk of graft failure or rejection, so regular check-ups with your ophthalmologist are necessary. The older the corneal grafts become the more likely the risk of corneal edema due to loss of endothelial cells, but loss of endothelial cells occurs naturally to everyone even with natural corneas. Bottomline, keep up your check-ups.
Answered 3/25/2013
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