A corneal transplant, also known as keratoplasty, is a surgical procedure that replaces a damaged cornea with a healthy donor cornea. It's one of the most common and successful organ transplant procedures.
What it's used for To improve vision, To relieve pain, and To treat severe infection or damage.
Your vision might be worse than before surgery
It can take several months for your vision to improve
You might need corrective lenses, such as glasses or contact lenses
The donated cornea might be rejected
The risk of complications depends on your age, health, and other factors