What is the condition of the eye and the patient’s vision after corneal transplantation surgery?
When does the transplanted cornea heal and the stitches can be removed?
What should we do to get better vision during the first few months after the surgery?
What is the main symptom of corneal opacity?
How many percent is it likely that the transplanted cornea is not rejected?
Is absolute rest necessary after corneal transplantation surgery?
What is the effect of organ donation on the corneal transplantation?
- What is the condition of the eye and the patient’s vision after corneal transplantation surgery?
After the surgery when the patient regains consciousness, feeling discomfort and pain is common and normal. The next day, the eye dressing is opened and the eye is examined. On the first day after the surgery, the vision is completely blurry. Blurred vision gradually and slowly improves, so you should not expect good vision in the first few days and weeks after the surgery. The eye pain, sensitivity and tearing usually improve after 34 days. Usually, one day after the surgery, the patient is discharged from the hospital, but for four weeks it is necessary to check the transplanted cornea every couple of days.
- When does the transplanted cornea heal and the stitches can be removed?
After the corneal transplantation, the vision is blurred. It takes about one to two years to have good stable vision, heal the cornea and remove all the microscopic stitches.
- What should we do to get better vision during the first few months after the surgery?
During the first few months after surgery, your vision may fluctuate. For this reason, even the use of prescription glasses may not be helpful. After a few months, however, the use of prescription glasses or contact lens helps to improve vision. Of course, in a small number of patients, it is necessary to perform a repeated surgical procedure on the transplanted cornea to reduce astigmatism and improve vision.
- What is the main symptom of corneal opacity?
The main symptom of corneal opacity is a gradual decrease in vision, which the corneal transplantation can help improve it.
- How many percent is it likely that the transplanted cornea is not rejected?
The success rate of corneal transplantation depends on the primary corneal disease. For example, in patients with keratoconus the success rate is more than 70%, but in cases of corneal infections or burns, the success rate is lower.
- Is absolute rest necessary after corneal transplantation surgery?
Resting is recommended to prevent secondary complications and cornea graft rejection. If you do a desk job, you can usually go back to work after about two weeks, but if your job is more strenuous, you will be advised to stay off work for at least six months.
- What is the effect of organ donation on the corneal transplantation?
Without the selflessness of thousands of donors, corneal tissue donors, and their families, corneal transplants would not be possible.Expanding the culture of donation helps a patient in need of a cornea.