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The cornea is the clear covering of the eye over the colored iris and the pupil.
IndicationsCorneal 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.
Corneal transplant is done with the patient awake and pain-free (local anesthesia). An incision is made around the outer edge of the cornea.
ProcedureThe damaged cornea is removed and the corneal graft is stitched in place. The corneal graft is a transplant from a brain dead donor maintained on life support.
AftercareTransplanted corneas have a long life expectancy. The benefits of corneal transplant are significant, and include significant improvement in vision.
Reviewed ByReview Date: 07/28/2010
Linda J. Vorvick, MD, Medical Director, MEDEX Northwest Division of Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington, School of Medicine; Franklin W. Lusby, MD, Ophthalmologist, Lusby Vision Institute, La Jolla, California. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
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The first corneal transplant in the country?
he pioneered corneal transplant in our country
First corneal transplant in the Phil?
2011
Who are the Biologist that First Corneal Transplant in the country?
hahga
First corneal transplant in the Philippines?
Gregorio Salamador
How do you use corneal in a sentence?
Today, it's possible to receive a corneal transplant to restore damaged vision.
Can high blood pressure affect corneal transplant?
yes
Who discovered the first corneal transplant in the Philippines?
Germinrano De Ocampo.....
What are the risks of corneal transplant surgery?
Although corneal transplant surgery is considered low-risk. However, no surgery is completely risk free. Risks for this surgery include eye infection, bleeding, and cataracts.
What are the diseases transmitted by corneal transplantation?
Hepatitis B can be transmitted by corneal transplant. Recently rabies was transmitted by this route and patient died.
Who is The first corneal transplant in the country?
Orland m baricuatro
What are the demographics of corneal transplants?
The Eye Bank Association of America reported that corneal transplant recipients range in age from nine days to 103 years.
Who discovered the first corneal transplant?
The first cornea transplant was performed in 1905 by surgeon, named Eduard Zim in Czech Republic.
