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Should I get the other one done? Corneal transplant

Should I get the other one done? Corneal transplant

I hear two eyes are better than one... if I am happy living with one "good" eye, will there be any benefits of having two "good" eyes?

I had corneal transplant surgery on my left eye about 4 years ago. It is going very well and I am extremely happy.

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Sorry, I can't answer that because some people will be better off with the second eye done while others will not notice that much improvement.

If your cornea has a progressive problem such as Fuchs Dystrophy or K-conus and waiting would make the surgery more difficult in several years then there is a benefit to proceeding.

If waiting will not make anything worse than you can probably wait until you feel it is a problem.

If you have Fuch's you should look into a surgeon that does DSAEK surgery which is faster, safer than corneal transplant.

JCH IIIMD
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