Corneal Transplantation
Corneal Transplantation
In 2001, the World Health Organization reported that more than 135 million people had impaired vision in both eyes. Eye diseases affecting the cornea are the primary risk factor for blindness. Corneal grafting is indicated when corneal damage due to disease or traumatic injury causes vision loss. Table 1 lists common conditions that cause corneal blindness and may necessitate corneal transplantation. Most cases of blindness are due to corneal scar or active keratitis.
Abstract and Introduction
Introduction
In 2001, the World Health Organization reported that more than 135 million people had impaired vision in both eyes. Eye diseases affecting the cornea are the primary risk factor for blindness. Corneal grafting is indicated when corneal damage due to disease or traumatic injury causes vision loss. Table 1 lists common conditions that cause corneal blindness and may necessitate corneal transplantation. Most cases of blindness are due to corneal scar or active keratitis.