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A member asked:

If the scar in my cornea does not effect my vision, does that mean it is not serious and won't need a transplant?

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Most likely: Corneal scars are only a problem if they are centrally located or the site of chronic inflammation. Quiescent corneal scars out of the visual line, can almost always be ignored and need no treatment.

Dr Iwata agreed

Answered 6/30/2015

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