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What are some reasons for corneal transplants?
The bulging outward of the cornea (keratoconus), a malfunction of the cornea's inner layer (Fuchs' dystrophy), and painful corneal swelling (pseudophakic bullous keratopathy).
Why is tissue typing unnecessary in corneal transplant?
In the case of corneal transplants, tissue typing is not needed because cornea do not have their own blood supply. This greatly reduces the chance that immune cells will come in contact with the cornea and recognize it as foreign.
What is the type of surgeon who performs a corneal transplant?
The term given to a surgeon who performs operations such as corneal transplants is Ophthalmologist. Whilst there are many terms that describe eye care professionals, this one is correct for one who actually carries out surgeries.
What is corneal blindness?
blindness caused by corneal disorders
Who is the scientist that introduced Corneal transplantation in the Philippines and desiegned a corneal desector?
Germiniao Ocampo is the one who introduced the corneal transplantation in the Philippines - Also he designed a corneal dissector.
The first corneal transplant in the country?
he pioneered corneal transplant in our country
What are the demographics of biliary atresia?
Biliary atresia is the most common lethal liver disease in children, occurring once every 10,000-15,000 live births. Half of all liver transplants are done for this reason.
What are the demographics of indolent KS?
Most often seen in men over the age of 60 years of Jewish or Italian ancestry; in African men; and in patients who had organ transplants or had their immune systems impaired for other reasons.
When did George Corneal die?
George Corneal died on 1944-12-28.
When was George Corneal born?
George Corneal was born on 1883-09-13.
What is the technique used to detect corneal abrasion?
Corneal abrasions are usually detected using a slit-lamp with sodium-fluoroscein dye and blue light, which utilizes the concept of fluorescence to pinpoint corneal staining from a corneal abrasion.
What nicknames does Bailey Corneal go by?
Bailey Corneal goes by Bails, Bail, and Bea.
