2. What is Cornea?
Cornea is the transparent front
part of the eye
It provides 2/3rd of the eyes
focusing power
It helps in perceiving the images
clearly
It acts as the window to the eye
and is exceptionally sensitive
3. Why is Corneal Transplant Needed?
Any kind of corneal damage can prevent the light from reaching the retina
which further leads the brain to receive distorted or hazy image. Cornea
transplant in India is suggested to people who face
problems with the functioning of their cornea
4. Types of Corneal Transplant
Penetrating Keratoplasty (complete thickness transplant)
Anterior Lamellar Keratoplasty (partial thickness transplant)
Endothelial Keratoplasty (transplant of the rear of the cornea)
5. During
the
Cornea
transplant in India the dented
or diseased cornea is entirely
replaced with a donated
corneal tissue.
The graft or the tissue that is
taken from the freshly
deceased person, it is made
sure that the person is free
from any kind of diseases or
infections.