whole eye transplantation

[prabhakariyyar]

Sir, Is complete eye transplantation is possible? If not, please tell why?

[mikesimon]

"Is a whole eye transplant possible?

The optic nerve, which sends visual signals from the eye to the brain, consists of about one million fibers. Because transplanting a whole eye would require that the optic nerve be cut and then reattached, scientists do not expect that this type of procedure will be possible. Researchers are focusing on how to regenerate damaged optic nerves and how to replace damaged retinal cells with healthy transplants. However, this work is in its early stages and it may be many years before there are any findings that could be used to restore vision in humans."

From: http://www.nei.nih.gov/about/faq.asp
This page was last modified in August 2007

Mike

[Nasir53]

My 21 years old son had traumatic bibi injury in left eye in June 2001.Retina was lacerated but attached with quite a few surgeries. The retna detached again and lost pressure in the eye. We got a prosthetic lense for him but now he is at the verge of taking the eye completely out dut to pain and discomfort and replacing with a prosthetic eye-ball and lens. Is there any other option avaialable due to his age?

[MikeBass44]

I am 31 years old and three years ago i had a traumatic eye injury while doing some yard work. I have lost all of my vision in my left eye and have had numerous surgeries to try and keep my retina attached however i have been advised that the pressure in my eye is around 4 or 5. The next step for me is Cornia transplant. I get constant headaches and problems with balancing. I am also wondering what the future will hold for my eye. What are my options???  ..

[mikheil]

Dear Sir.
Is the whole eye  transplantation possible or will be possible in the nearest future?
Mikheil Elizbarashvili

[caarunprasadap]

My sister in law had lost one of her eyes at the age of one year due to some eye infection(now she is 22 years). Now she is using an artificial eye. Is it possible to transplat an eye exactly with normal function?

Arun Prasad