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.
