Success Rate Of Corneal Transplantation
What is the success rate of a corneal transplantation?
The overall
success rate of a corneal transplant is
very high using modern eye banking and
surgical techniques. However, there are
many factors that influence the outcome.
For instance, keratoconus has one of the
best prognoses for good vision with a
greater than 90% chance of a clear
graft.
Can corneal transplant change my eye color?
No, your eye
color stays exactly the same. The
transplant involves only the transparent
clear cornea and not the colored part of
the eye (iris).
Is a corneal transplant dangerous?
Corneal
transplant is a relatively safe
procedure. Still, it does carry a small
risk of serious complications, such as:
eye infection, increased risk of
clouding of the eye's lens (cataract)
etc.
When can I go back to work after a corneal transplant?
After surgery,
the stitches usually stay in place for
about 2 to 3 months, and then are slowly
removed over many months as your cornea
heals. You will probably be able to
return to work or your normal routine in
about 1 to 2 weeks after surgery. But
your vision will still be blurry.
Can I see after a corneal transplant?
Your eyesight
should gradually improve a few weeks
after a corneal graft, but it could take
anywhere from a couple of months up to a
year to have stable vision in the eye
that receives the donor tissue. After
your cornea transplant has fully healed,
it's possible to undergo LASIK eye
surgery to improve your vision.
