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.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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