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Can a corneal transplant be a good way to treat a congential cataract?

10 doctors weighed in across 4 answers

No: This will not affect the cataract. The cornea is the surface of the eye (the winshield). A catarct is inside the eye.

Answered 1/9/2013

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Dr. Jay Bradley answered

Specializes in Cornea, Cataract, & Refractive (LASIK & PRK) Surgery

No: A congential cataract is treated with cataract removal. A corneal transplant treats corneal disease and would not correct a congenital cataract unless this is removed at the same time. If the cornea is clear, only the cataract would need to be removed.

Answered 3/26/2013

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Dr. Stephen Hamilton answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Not specifically : Corneal transplants are done most commonly for corneal scarring, swelling, or ectasias. Unless one of these conditions is present along with the congenital cataract, a corneal transplant should not be necessary.

Answered 12/28/2016

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Dr. Sandra Lora Cremers answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Corneal Transplant C: Sometimes congential cataracts can be associated with an abnormal cornea requiring a Corneal Transplant. But a corneal transplant treats corneal anomalies and not cataracts, which require lens removal and an implant or contact lens after surgery.

Answered 11/12/2014

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