Graft Rejection

Once you have had a corneal transplant, there
is always a chance that your body will try to
reject the new cornea. This can happen years
after surgery. It happens more often when your
body is stressed by fever illness, emotional
upset, or when the steroid dosage is being
reduced.

There are certain signs and feelings that may
indicate a beginning graft rejection. There is an
excellent chance that the process can be
stopped before it causes serious damage to your eye if it is detected
and treated rapidly.

If at any time you notice the following changes in your eyes, it is very important that you notify Dr. Steinert’s office or the doctor on call.

1.) Any sudden appearance of redness and irritation
2.) The sudden onset of tearing and feeling of scratchiness
3.) Blurring of vision
4.) Sensitivity to light

If you notice any of these changes you should phone our office at
949-824-2020 and ask for the “cornea fellow on call”. Identify yourself
as one of Dr. Steinert’s’ patients.

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