In some cases, corneal transplant procedures may restore vision to an otherwise blind eye. There are many conditions in which corneal transplantation may be considered. The most frequent indication is pseudophakic bullous keratopathy, which is corneal decompensation that occasionally follows cataract surgery. Pseudophakic bullous keratopathy may account for about 17 percent of all corneal transplant procedures. Less frequent indications include: corneal ulceration, corneal scars, keratoconus, herpes simplex and Varicella/Herpes zoster viral infections leading to scarring, Fuch’s endothelial dystrophy, congenital opacities of the cornea, and chemical burns of the eye. To learn more about a corneal transplant click here.

