Post-Corneal Transplant
A corneal transplant involves replacing a diseased or scarred cornea with a donated cornea. About 40,000 corneal transplants are performed each year, many for individuals with keratoconus.
While the surgery is generally considered safe there are notable risks. Following corneal transplants, patients may suffer from dry eyes, poor vision, and astigmatism. More severe complications include rejection of the new cornea, which must be treated immediately by your ophthalmologist. More severe complications include rejection of the new cornea, which must be treated immediately by your ophthalmologist.
However, PROSE treatment may prevent the need for a corneal transplant If you are experiencing vision problems due to corneal damage or disease, consult with an eye care doctor to determine if a cornea transplant or another treatment, such as PROSE, may be a suitable option for you.
94% of patients with dry eye, poor vision, and/or severe astigmatism following corneal transplant surgery reported that their eye health, vision, and quality of life improved with PROSE treatment by BostonSight.
Figures are based on respondents to a 2024 BostonSight survey of 2000 PROSE patients.
A Patient’s Story: Post Corneal Transplant
Bob Taffet
Bob began his journey toward PROSE® in 1972, as a young musician just beginning his professional career as a classical bass violinist. He had trouble reading music, so he made an appointment with his ophthalmologist who diagnosed astigmatism. Bob received a prescription for eyeglasses. Unfortunately, the eyeglasses didn’t help at all. Continue Reading…