Here are some commonly asked questions about corneal transplantion. Please click on any question of interest to go to the answer on this page, or scroll down the page to read all of the answers. People needing tranplants are those whose vision is limited due to a damaged or diseased cornea. Other causes of vision impairment such as a hazy cataract or a swollen retina cannot benefit from this procedure.
Most operations occur on schedule.
Rarely, scheduling delays may occur due to a shortage of donated corneas. Request sick leaves from work. Find a helper with household chores. Do not eat or drink after midnight on the night before surgery. Like other surgical procedures, complications may occur following a corneal transplant.