Corneal Transplant

At Evergreen Eye Center, we strive to combine the latest in innovative technology with thorough, compassionate care. If you are suffering from vision loss due to injury, infection, scarring, congenital defect, including conditions such as keratoconus or Fuchs’ dystrophy, a corneal transplant may help to restore your sight – and your quality of life.

We are proud to have Dr. Gary W. Chung, a renowned corneal specialist, on staff at Evergreen Eye Center. Dr. Chung is an expert in the field of cornea transplants, with a superior level of experience and expertise in this extremely specialized procedure.

Corneal transplantation is a surgical procedure that replaces a damaged or malfunctioning cornea with a healthy one provided by an organ donor. A portion of the patient’s existing cornea is removed to prepare a “bed” for the new tissue, which is held in place with tiny, super-fine stitches. A cornea transplant may be combined with other eye procedures such as cataract removal with intraocular lenses.

Before undergoing a cornea transplant, every attempt will be made to ensure that the other structures of the eye are functioning properly so that visual improvement is likely after surgery. Because there is no blood flow to the cornea, healing and vision improvement after surgery can take several months.

Corneal transplantation can be an outstanding and life-altering procedure. If you are suffering from cornea-related vision loss, please contact Evergreen Eye Center today for a consultation with Dr. Chung.

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