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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.
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∙ 12y agoHello, I had a cornea transplant in 1990 for Kertaconous, today is Oct 2011 and the transplant is still excellent. I go in for check ups at the University of Minnesota at least once a year and keep tabs on condition. All is well and good so so Ive had at this point 22 years with the transplant. If you get a transplant, keep up with your follow up appointments, keep an eye on any changes in vision and go to the doctors office right away to take care of any problems before they get worse and out of control.
I went from 20/200 vision on the eye that needed the transplant to at one point as good as 20/10, it was a godsend... I still test out at 20/30 and times or better using corrective lenses.
I have kertaconous in the the other eye also, however that eye stabilized after I turned a bit over 50, this was predicted that the kertrconous would stabilize at this age, so that also was a godsend for me. It was a long wait from age 22 when I was diagnosed but it gave me hope.
Cornea transplants and how long they last, also depends on why the cornea needed to be replaced in the first palce. Check with your eye surgeon on this.
Always look for alternatives to surgery, in my case I had no more options. Medical advances now give you more options than a few years ago. If you are told you need a cornea transplant, get second opinions just to find out more as to your options. For me it saved my sight. I was hopeless and thought I would never see again. I have had over 22 years of good vision now and cherish each and every day I can see. I trust this answer will help you and will give you hope for the future. Never give up, good luck to you.
Joe In Minnesota
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Which part of the eye is stored in the eye banks of the transplant?
Cornea
What is corneal transplant?
Hi i am not a doctor but i had made this surgery in my both eyes in 2010 well , my right eye is not bad now but the left one still has a large astigmatism The cornea transplant is taking your old cornea which contain a certain disease and replace it with a good one It may take a whole year to become a normal person but it most cases the healing time is based on your healthy and age .I am 26 years old from Egypt I hope that this will help you Good luck
Is cornea one of the most common transplant?
Corneas can be removed and replaced during an operation
What is a clear protective layer at the front of the eye called?
The clear part of the eye is called the cornea. It is the front section of the eye that is a covering for eye parts like the iris and anterior chamber.
How does the thickness of the cornea compare to the thickness of the sclera?
The sclera is double the thickness of the cornea. The center of the cornea is thinnest, followed by the periphery, then sclera.
What to do when the cornea is shattered?
Cornea transplant
Why do so many people in need of treatment fail to undergo cornea transplantation?
because they are losing their sight and will go blind without a transplant. Or they are already blind because of bad corneas.
Can the cornea of the eye be repaired?
it depends on what's happened to it??? usually as a last resort, a transplant can be done to save it if necessary
How much does a cornea transplant cost?
$ 10000
Which part of the eye is stored in the eye banks of the transplant?
Cornea
Do you have to take medicine for life after cornea transplant?
Yes I do have to use the Lotemax for the rest of my life due to cornea transplants
Who was the first doctor to perform a cornea transplant?
The first doctor to perform a cornea transplant was Dr. Eduard Zirm. The patient that had this surgery was Alois Gloger. The surgery was performed on December 7th 1905.
Can cornea be transplanted from one person to another?
Corneal transplant or grafting is usually done with a donated cornea from a person who has recently died.
What is the most common organ and tissue transplant?
Heart, and kidney.AnswerThe cornea and kindey.
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.
How can the cornea become injured?
Injury to the cornea can occur because of chemical burns, mechanical trauma, or infection by viruses, bacteria, fungi, or protozoa. The herpes virus produces one of the more common infections leading to corneal transplant.
What is corneal transplant?
Hi i am not a doctor but i had made this surgery in my both eyes in 2010 well , my right eye is not bad now but the left one still has a large astigmatism The cornea transplant is taking your old cornea which contain a certain disease and replace it with a good one It may take a whole year to become a normal person but it most cases the healing time is based on your healthy and age .I am 26 years old from Egypt I hope that this will help you Good luck
