Question 1

How many cornea transplants are successful?

Accepted Answer

In most cases, corneal transplant operations are booming due to the development of surgical techniques and doctors’ extensive experience in performing such operations.

Question 2

How long do corneal transplants last?

Accepted Answer

The corneal transplant procedure can take up to an hour or more, depending on the doctor’s experience and the technique used to perform the procedure.

Question 3

How much does a cornea replacement cost?

Accepted Answer

The cornea replacement cost varies from country to country and from one center to another, as the price of the cornea may reach more than 5 thousand US dollars in Istanbul/Turkey.

Question 4

Does the shape of the eye change after a corneal transplant?

Accepted Answer

The shape of the eye changes after a corneal transplant to return to its standard shape before the disease that led to the corneal transplant. However, the color of the eye does not change even if the donor has two colored eyes because parts of the cornea are transparent and not colored.

Question 5

At what age can you have a corneal transplant?

Accepted Answer

Most doctors prefer to perform such operations after the age of 18. Still, in some cases, they can be performed at younger ages, as this is due to the assessment of the patient’s condition by the supervising physician.

Question 6

Can vision be corrected after corneal transplantation?

Accepted Answer

The primary goal of operating is to improve the patient’s vision after corneal transplantation. Improvement begins gradually during the first year of the operation.

Question 7

What is the success rate of a corneal transplant?

Accepted Answer

The success rate of corneal transplantation is high in most cases, ranging from 90% to 99%, depending on the patient’s condition and the procedure used.

Question 8

What are the symptoms after a corneal transplant?

Accepted Answer

The patient may experience some symptoms after a corneal transplant, the most important of which are:

Mild pain with itching
Sensitivity to light
Eye redness after a corneal transplant is a common symptom
Dry eyes after corneal transplantation are also a common symptom and can be controlled by giving lubricating eye drops

Question 9

How long does it take for a corneal wound to heal?

Accepted Answer

In most cases, the corneal wound heals spontaneously within a few days. Antifungals and antibiotics can be used, but in some instances, we are forced to perform a new corneal transplant.

Question 10

What are the harms of corneal stabilization?

Accepted Answer

The patient may suffer from corneal infection, eye swelling, and vision problems such as blurry vision.

Question 11

Is a corneal transplant dangerous?

Accepted Answer

There is no completely safe surgical procedure, including corneal transplantation, but the risk level in it, in addition to possible complications after the operation, is scarce.