The goal of the surgery is to stabilize the cornea (e.g., resolve recurrent or persistent corneal ulcers) by restoring proper nerve function. While all age groups do well (i.e., overall success rate reported around 90% by Dr. Leyngold and other groups), children tend to have the fastest and best outcomes. If there is already significant corneal scarring, cataract, amblyopia, retinal or optic nerve pathology the vision may not improve with corneal neurotization alone. However, successful corneal neurotization allows for corneal transplantation or cataract surgery in those patients who were previously poor candidates for these procedures due to NK. In turn, successful corneal transplantation and/or cataract surgery results in improved vision.