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Full-thickness corneal transplants involve removing the diseased cornea and stitching in a new one from a donor. But now, for diseases that affect only the ...
Keratitis, an infection of the eye's cornea, can be serious and, in severe cases, the infection may threaten vision. But with prompt treatment, keratitis can ...
A cornea transplant, or keratoplasty, is an operation to replace part of the cornea with corneal tissue from a donor.
The advantages of DSEK and DMEK over full-thickness cornea transplantation are: Smaller incision with no corneal stitches; Better vision, sooner. Mayo Clinic's ...
The cornea is the transparent, curved surface that lies in front of the iris. Like any transparent smoothly curved surface, it acts as a lens and provides two- ...
If your condition gets worse, you may need a cornea transplant. A procedure called corneal collagen cross-linking may help to slow or stop keratoconus from ...
Disorders of the cornea, including keratoconus or corneal ectasia. LASIK surgery is usually not recommended if you: Have an eye disease that causes the cornea ...
Mayo Clinic eye surgeons, also called ophthalmologists, have training in cornea surgery in addition to general ophthalmology. Mayo Clinic doctors perform around ...
Chronic corneal inflammation and scarring; Chronic or recurrent viral infections of your cornea; Open sores on your cornea, called corneal ulcers; Temporary or ...
Corneal abrasion (scratch): First aid · Rinse your eye with clean water or a saline solution. You can use an eyecup or a small, clean drinking glass positioned ...
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