The normal cornea is completely transparent living tissue. Light may no longer effectively pass through the damaged cornea resulting in diminished vision. A corneal transplantation procedure may be indicated. Place Cursor Over Image. The Procedure 1.
White arrow shows opaque, damaged cornea.
Round shaped portion of damaged cornea removed. A donor button of clear cornea is replaced. The donor cornea is sutured into place. Click here for animation . The damaged cornea is shown before surgery.