Corneal Transplants

In a corneal transplant, the central part of a cloudy or diseased cornea is removed and replaced with healthy corneal tissue from a donor. “Graft” is another word that is frequently used for “transplant”.



Ophthalmologists perform over 50,000 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.
 
  Treatment
Cataracts are removed and a replacement lens is implanted. Dr. Steinert uses the most advanced microsurgical techniques, including phacoemulsification (ultrasound), foldable small-incision intraocular lenses, self-sealing no-stitch incisions, and topical (no-needle) anesthesia.cts are removed and a replacement lens is implanted. Dr. Steinert uses the most advanced micr
ataracts are removed and a replacement lens is implanted. Dr. Steinert uses the most advanced microsurgical techniques, including phacoemulsification (ultrasound), foldable small-incision intraocular lenses, self-sealing no-stitch incisions, and topical (no-needle) anesthesia.cts are removed and a replacement lens is implanted. Dr. Steinert uses the most advanced microsurgical techniques, including phacoemulsification (ultr