corneal transplants

Can You Repair A Damaged Cornea?

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Can You Repair A Damaged Cornea? If the damage to your cornea can’t be repaired, doctors can remove the damaged part and replace it with healthy corneal tissue from a donor. Artificial cornea. As an alternative to corneal transplant, doctors can replace a damaged cornea with an artificial cornea, called a keratoprosthesis (KPro). Is corneal

How Much Does Cornea Repair Cost?

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How Much Does Cornea Repair Cost? A corneal transplant is covered by most insurance policies but can cost between $13,000 and $27,000. How serious is cornea surgery? Cornea transplant is relatively safe. Still, it does carry a small risk of serious complications, such as: Eye infection. Pressure increase within the eyeball (glaucoma) Can eye cornea