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Eye Care (Expert Forum)
corneal transplant
Answered by
Sandy Feldman, MD, MS - Ophthalmology, Refractive Surgery, Cataract Surgery, Corneal surgery
ClearView Eye & Laser Medical Center, A P.C.
San Diego - CA
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corneal transplant
by mary2izzy, Oct 30, 2008 02:28PM
in August, 2006 my father had a corneal transplant that rejected. In September, 2007 he had a second
corneal transplant (same eye), which they now say is partly rejected, and want to replace only the
damaged part. How likely is this to be a success ( he is 85 years old.) any help would
be appreciated
corneal transplant (same eye), which they now say is partly rejected, and want to replace only the
damaged part. How likely is this to be a success ( he is 85 years old.) any help would
be appreciated
Doctor's Answer
by Sandy Feldman, MD, MS, Oct 30, 2008 08:55PM
, Oct 30, 2008 08:55PMTo: mary2izzy
Dear mary2izzy,
Since your dad has already had two corneal transplants, he is at a higher risk for rejection of a third. However, many people can eventually obtain good vision and clear grafts after having rejections. I would speak with his/her corneal specialist to obtain more information.
Dr. Feldman
Sandy T. Feldman, M.D., M.S.
ClearView Eye and Laser Medical Center
San Diego, California
Since your dad has already had two corneal transplants, he is at a higher risk for rejection of a third. However, many people can eventually obtain good vision and clear grafts after having rejections. I would speak with his/her corneal specialist to obtain more information.
Dr. Feldman
Sandy T. Feldman, M.D., M.S.
ClearView Eye and Laser Medical Center
San Diego, California
