We have Special Expertise in
Corneal Transplants at Retina
Foundation
The CORNEA is the transparent
tissue at the front of the eye
and the only place in the body
where tissue is clear. The
transparency and shape of the
cornea is vital for good vision
and any alteration in this can
result in poor vision or
blindness.
Conditions affecting the
shape of the cornea include
Keratoconus.
The cornea instead of being
round is shaped like cone and
has considerable astigmatism
Fortunately the majority of
patients with keratinous are
able to see with glasses or
contact lenses, however in their
lifetime 15% are likely to
become intolerant to lenses and
may require surgery, either
Intacs if suitable or a corneal
transplant.
Conditions that affect the
transparency of the cornea
include Fuchs Endothelial
Corneal Dystrophy, a condition
where the cells of the innermost
layer (endothelium) become
deficient and unable to remove
fluid from the cornea. The
cornea becomes swollen and loses
clarity. Trauma, prior eye
surgery and Herpes simplex viral
disease can also affect corneal
clarity.
Corneal transplantation
involves removal of a portion of
(partial or lamellar
keratoplasty) or complete (full
thickness or penetrating
keratoplasty) removal of a
cloudy or deformed cornea and
replacement with a transplant
donated by another human being
at death.
Various Types of Corneal Transplantation
Performed at Retina Foundation
