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So..clearly this transplant is possible....i watched a movie called seven pounds which is the most historically accurate movie ive ever seen and Woody Allen gets his eyes transplanted during the movie. Clearly he could see during the movie and Hollywood never lies.
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Which part of the eye is stored in the eye banks of the transplant?
The cornea is the part of the eye that is typically stored in eye banks for transplants. The cornea is the clear, dome-shaped surface that covers the front of the eye and helps to focus light.
Can you see you a glass eye?
A glass eye is not there for vision. It is for cosmetic reasons.
How long will a cornea transplant last?
The cost ranges between $2,000 and $10,000, depending on the country in which the surgery is performed. In India the estimated cost will be Rs. 30,000/ per eye and extra charges if additional procedures are required. Source: http://www.placidway.com/package-search-country/,Cornea_Transplant,Eye/Lasik_Care/search.html Corneas are collected by an eye bank within 6 hours of a donor's death, the surgery takes about an hour to perform. Recovery time on this surgery procedure may atleast takes to a year or longer.
Is it normal to see different colors in each eye?
No, it is not normal to see different colors in each eye. This could be a sign of a medical condition and should be evaluated by an eye doctor.
What are the cells in the eye that allow us to see color called?
The cells in the eye that allow us to see color are called cones.
How soon can you see after a corneal transplant?
Your eye patch will be removed soon after surgery. Everything may be blurry for the first year or two.
Can you give somebody your eye?
If you are talking about an eye transplant or re-attching an eye to someone else, you are OUT of luck. It isn't possible and it will always be. As you can see, the eyeball is connected to the brain. Once you cut the vein connecting the eye to the brain, the brain gives it off and the eye is disabled. If you recconect the eye back to the brain, it wont work because the eye is disabled and unable to see. You cannot see anything. Hope this helps.
Is there cures for blindness?
Yes, you could get an eye transplant. Laser eye surgery is also a possibility.
Is there such a thing as an iris transplant of the eye?
As of August 2014, it is not possible to perform an eye transplant on a person using the eye of an animal. This is due to the shape of animal eyes being incorrect for a human eye socket, and the fact that the mechanics of an animal's eyes are far too complex to be attached to a human's optic nerve.
Can a person get glaucoma from a cornea transplant?
Yes, a person can develop glaucoma after a cornea transplant, although it is not a direct result of the transplant itself. Factors such as changes in eye pressure, inflammation, or complications related to the surgery can contribute to the development of glaucoma. Regular monitoring by an eye care professional is essential for early detection and management of any potential eye issues following the procedure.
Can you have an eye replace?
You cannot have a total eye replacement because the optic nerve cannot regenerate itself, but a transplant of the corneas is possible.
Would it be possible to donate an eye?
No, it is not possible to do an eye transplant, because we are unable to splice together the optic nerve. However, it is possible to donate part of an eye, the cornea.
Can ross-river fever be transported after seezing in an eye rusulting in a transplant?
yes, because the deiese has been transported into an organ which is worse than a muscle which results in an immediate transplant
Were can you have an eye transplant?
my husband has been living wiv the fact that he is loosing his eye sight.is condition is called keratoconus! he has had this for ten years.he connot see in daylight,many times he has fallen.i have a 50inch plasma tv which he sits jus next to it.he cannot wright anything as he connot see.driving is out ov the question.he sit at home as he carnt go out as he cannot see cars or cross the road.he wants to go for a transplant?wot do u think has he a good chance?
What does don't see eye to eye mean?
If you "see eye to eye," then you both see the same thing, or you agree. If you don't see eye to eye, then you don't agree.
Which part of the eye is stored in the eye banks of the transplant?
The cornea is the part of the eye that is typically stored in eye banks for transplants. The cornea is the clear, dome-shaped surface that covers the front of the eye and helps to focus light.
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.
