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What is the age you have to be to get a corneal transplant?

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Dr. Michael Ham answered

Almost any age.: Almost any age. Depends on the condition requiring the transplant.

Answered 1/9/2013

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A member asked:

What is the age you have to be to get a corneal transplant?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Michael Ham answered

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