What kind of problem prompt people to apply for cornea transplant?
Cornea problems may afflict people of any age. If the cornea gets damaged by a problem such as an injury or infection, it may get blurred or suffer from loss of function. In the case of a damaged cornea, once light enters the eye, it causes deviations which impair the visual acuity of the person and may even feel painful. Consequently, the resulting eye problem has a negative impact on the life of the person suffering from this condition. Associate Professor Banu Coşar, an ophthalmologist at Acıbadem Eye Health Centre lists the most common reasons for performing cornea transplant in our country as follows: Keratoconus (a deformation whereby the cornea sharpens towards the anterior), pseudophacic bullose keratopathy (permanent cornea oedema following cataract operation) and cornea injuries. Hereditary diseases called dystrophy and cases where the cornea has lost its transparency are also treatable by cornea transplant. Advanced cases of herpetic lesions called herpetic keratitis may als
