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I have corneal dystrophy, and i have been going to a hospital before, but my father cannot drive that far, so we stopped going. i tried researching about my condition and found out that i can get a cornea transplant to fix it, how can i get it?
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Your ophthalmologist should refer you to a corneal transplant center then you will be listed if eligible. Good luck.
Answered 8/10/2023
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