Know About Cornea

OVERVIEW
A cornea transplant is an operation to replace part of the cornea with corneal tissue from a donor. This operation is sometimes called keratoplasty. The cornea is the transparent, dome-shaped surface of the eye. Light enters the eye through the cornea. It plays a large role in the eye's ability to see clearly. In a cornea transplant, surgeon removes the damaged cornea and replaces it with donated healthy corneal tissue. For many people, cornea transplant surgery restores vision and improves their quality of life.

What conditions can you treat with a cornea transplant?

Your eye care provider may suggest a cornea transplant if you have:

• Fuchs’ dystrophy.
• Keratoconus.
• Corneal ulcers or other damage to the cornea from injuries, inflammation and infections.
• Corneal damage caused by earlier eye surgery.
• Bullous keratopathy, a blister-like swelling of the cornea.