Where do you get eye corneas for transplants?
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Corneas come from organ donors. Eye banks, located throughout the world, coordinate the distribution of corneas for transplant and for research.
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my grandad just had his eyes done and he has eighty per cent vision back which is better than he had before.  He is so happy that he doesn't need his glasses any more and really appreciates how it has turned his life around.\nThey perform it like this\n1) they give you an anesthetic that numbs the eye and the eye is held open by a special instrument as not to blink.\n2)they cut on the cornea to create a flap to access the middle layers\n3)the surgeon sculpts the middle layers before replacing the flap, this does not hurt and when the flap is replaced it starts to heal immediately\n4)your eyes will be gritty light and watery after but they give you transparent eye shields that you need to wear at bed time for five nights.  They also advise you bring sunglasses for when you leave\nhope this helps\nwww.opticalexpress.com
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Sure u can.U can purchase them from your  nearest optometrist that provides contact lenses.
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I just had Lasik vision correction two weeks ago. It is a very amazing thing. You can go to the website to find out more info but basically they cut your cornea and reshape it to improve your vision. It is very safe and afforable. I would highly recommend it.
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Jim McCulley and Wayne Bowmnan are wonderful - both are at UT Southwestern.  Jeffrey Whitman, M.D. is also an excellent surgeon.  And Brad Bowman from Cornea Associates of Texas is also a great option
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Yes, particularly if you have the cut of the corneal flap made by a laser rather than the typical surgical knife. Using a laser rather than a surgical knife reduces the chance of complications such as an infection, and promotes better healing of the corneal flap.\n\nMost laser eye surgeons offer the option of a  laser to make this cut. Sometimes it is an additional cost to the regular procedure price - but a recommended one.
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Unfortunately, right now the type of transplant he would need (retinal transplant) isn't an approved process.  There are some trials being done in Kentucky, but to be a part of it you must be almost totally blind.  \n\nYou don't mention how old your husband is, so it's tough to say where he will be at age 73.  I would strongly suggest you join the e mail based support group sponsored by MDSupport.org.  They have a list where you can post questions and get answers from other folks in similar situations.  You can join the list by going to http://www.mdsupport.org/manage.html  \n\nMacular degeneration is difficult and frustrating to deal with, but it's becoming more and more common as people live longer.  Dry MD will not leave you totally blind, although it will impair vision to the point where driving is unsafe, etc.  There is also an increased risk of developing the wet form which is particularly nasty.  There are some really good resources out there.  I hope you take advantage of them.
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only by LASIK or contacts
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I work for a LASIK and cataract surgeon so I feel I can give you some advise.  \n\nThe majority of complications associated with LASIK surgery involve the process of making the flap on the cornea.  In LASIK there are two main methods for making the flap.  One is with a devise called a microkeratome, which is basically a blade that is used to cut a flap in the cornea. The other devise is a femtosecond laser called Intralase that is used to make a flap.\n\nIt is proven that the Intralase system greatly reduses the accuracy of making the flap and the chances of any significant complications with the surgery.\n\nSo the main thing that I would recommend is going with a doctor that uses Intralase rather then a microkeratome.  You should be able to find a doctor doing this in most major metropolitan areas.\n\nAnd also don't settle for the bargain basement LASIK centers.  In life, you get what you pay for.  And do you really want to buy a surgery that's on sale?\n\nWell good luck on your decision.  LASIK is definately not for everyone, but it is amazing for those that qualify for it!
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Your best start would be to find an Ophthalmologist that is specializing in this type of procedure. Definitely check out his references and history.  It should not be hard to find a reputable doctor and office.  Stay away from the discounted or heavily advertised ones.  You get what you pay for and expect it to cost around $4000.00.  Schedule an appointment to discuss it.  They will assess your correction and thoroughly discuss your expectations and concerns, if they are a good doctor.  If they don't, find another doctor. They will not pressure you to commit unless you are certain you are prepared and are a positive candidate for the correction.  Everyone isn't...if your correction is too severe.  This surgery is wonderful if it works right, but there are risks, as with anything.  Seek out as much information as you need and then make an informed decision.  Good Luck!
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YES, into the deeper compartments of the eye.....\n\nThe cornea is the clear lens on the outside of the eye.  It is dome shaped and has clear watery fluid (aqueous humor) inside. If something got into this anterior chamber of the anterior cavity, it would be able to float to-thru the hole in the iris (pupil) and maybe then get into some more aqueous humor, then bump into the lens and then deeper to the vitreous gel in the posterior cavity of the eye and eventually get to the retina. \n\nMy uncle had a small piece of dirt gravel do this...it entered cornea and went all the way thru these many layers of fluid and gel and then it detached his retina.  He has been blind in that eye for decades. He was about 20 when it happened. He's in his early 60s now. That eye also has a cataract now too.
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LAsik Surgery is very cheap in India.There is one company that is very famous in India that arranges lasik surgery for foreigners in India.They are called the Forerunners Healthcare.I read a lot about them in the Newspapers and about their patient stories.I have also read that they arrange financing for american and canadian patients as lasik surgery is not covered by insurance.They also have photos pasted of their International patients.You can checkout their website.The cost savings are incredible.As a doctor i personally believe that your laser surgery can be easily handled in India as the quality of healthcare available here is simply best in the world.The surgeons are USA/UK trained and facilities are 5 star.
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you can get the sunglasses at the eyeware place you got your regular glasses. i have clip ons for mine and i sometimes wear contacts so i can get regular sunglasses. cost of them depends on style
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Talk to your eye doctor!
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The best place for Contact Lenses is: http://www.actionlens.com\nThese guys have great prices and when I ordered the shipping was Free and the contacts arrived pretty fast.\n \nYou Need a prescription, but that's the same for all contact lens stores.\n \nHope that Helps.
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Myopic astigmatism can be corrected with eyeglasses, contact lenses or Refractive surgery.
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Corneal Graft Rejection is less common because there are almost no blood vessels in the cornea-- immune cells and antibodies do not reach the cornea to cause rejection. In addition, transplants from one identical twin to another are almost never rejected.