What
about astigmatism in my new cornea?
Irregular
curvature of the transplanted cornea (astigmatism) may
slow the return of vision but can be treated. Your vision
may continue to improve up to a year after surgery.
Return
to Top of Page
What
if I have other eye conditions? Should I still have
a corneal transplant?
Even
if your corneal transplantation is successful, any other
eye conditions, such as macular degeneration (aging
of the retina), glaucoma or diabetic damage may limit
vision after surgery. Even with such problems, corneal
transplantation may still be worthwhile.
Return
to Top of Page
Is
corneal transplantation my best option?
No
other surgery has so much to offer when the cornea is
deeply scarred or swollen. The vast majority of people
who undergo corneal transplantation are happy with their
improved vision.
Return
to Top of Page
How
soon will I have good vision again after the surgery?
Your
vision may be blurry for the first few months after
the operation. Some patients become discouraged if their
vision does not increase at the rate they have expected.
However, this is normal progress for a corneal tranplant.
Return
to Top of Page
Related
Links
Transplantation
Services
Cornea
Transplantation
|
