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Corneal transplant - series—Indications

Indications

Overview

Corneal transplantation is recommended for:

  • Severe corneal infection, injury, damage, or scarring
  • Corneas that no longer allow light to pass through (opaque), often secondary to lens surgery (see cataract surgery), infections, and inherited diseases of the cornea

Review Date 8/5/2024

Updated by: Franklin W. Lusby, MD, Ophthalmologist, Lusby Vision Institute, La Jolla, CA. Also reviewed by David C. Dugdale, MD, Medical Director, Brenda Conaway, Editorial Director, and the A.D.A.M. Editorial team.

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