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I had corneal transplant 15 years ago, doctors say eye looks good but never could be fitted with a contac lens to see so what can i do?

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Dr. Richard Bensinger answered

Check vision: Can your vision be improved with an eyeglass measurement and the provision of eyeglasses. If it cannot, then contact lenses will not be of benefit. Fitting a contact on a corneal transplant eye can be a little tricky but that might be the problem.

Answered 11/5/2015

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A member asked:

I had corneal transplant 15 years ago, doctors say eye looks good but never could be fitted with a contac lens to see so what can i do?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Richard Bensinger answered

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