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Ophthalmologists perform over 40,000 corneal transplants each year in the United States. Of all transplant surgery done today--including hearts, lungs, and kidneys--corneal transplants are by far the most common and successful.
What conditions may require corneal transplants?
- Corneal failure after other eye surgery, such as cataract surgery;
- Keratoconus, a steep curving of the cornea;
- Hereditary corneal failure, such as Fuch's dystrophy;
- Scarring after infections, especially after herpes;
- Rejection after first corneal transplant;
- Scarring after injury.
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