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Is nerve transplant possible

Anonymous

∙ 14y ago

Updated: 12/14/2022

No, once the optical nerve is severed it cannot be repaired thus optical nerve transplantation is not yet available. :-(

Anabelle Hand ∙

Lvl 10

∙ 3y ago

What else can I help you with?

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 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.

Is it not possible to get a heart transplant?

It is possible

Is it possible to get a heart transplant?

It is possible

Are limb transplants possible?

Yes a limb transplant is possible

Is it possible to perform a heart transplant on yoursenf?

No.

Is there surgery to restore function to a limb if a nerve dies?

No not at the moment. However it seems that some nerve function can be restored by a limb re attachment or transplant.

Is Possible of Liver Transplant in India at low cost?

kem hospital is very affordable for liver transplant

Is it possible to transplant brain from animal to human being?

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.

What is the purpose of a organ transplant?

Answer: The purpose of an organ transplant is to replace any vital organ not functioning and help revive (partial transplant)/make survival possible by donor organ.

Is it possible to make something like a nerve gear?

Yes. It is possible to make something like a nerve gear.

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