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Corneal transplant to restore full vision

Corneal transplantation is a surgical procedure in which damaged or diseased cornea is replaced with donor corneal tissue. It is alternatively known as corneal grafting or penetrating keratoplasty. Corneal transplantation is the only means of restoring full vision of a clouded cornea. If the rest of the eye functions normally, cornea can be transplanted and vision can be restored. Most patients who have undergone cornea transplant surgery have reported vision restoration and high level of satisfaction with the outcome of the procedure. However, it should be remembered that the success of the surgery depends on the extent of normalcy of other parts of the eye. Preparing for the surgery: Your initial consultation with the surgeon should be scheduled a few weeks before the surgery. During the consultation, the doctor makes a thorough examination of the eye to determine the health of the eye and will tell you whether you are a good candidate for corneal transplantation or not. Ask the doctor any questions that you have about the procedure. You may also be required to take up a couple of lab tests before the surgery.

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Glaucoma- The silent thief of vision.

Glaucoma is the leading cause for blindness, especially among elder people and is hence referred to as "The silent thief of vision". According to the World Health Organization, Glaucoma is the third largest cause for blindness worldwide. It is responsible for blindness in 5.2 million people across the globe.

Glaucoma is a disease of the optic nerve. It is caused due to increased intraocular pressure (IOP) resulting in either a malformation or malfunctioning in the eye's drainage structures. Glaucoma can damage the nerve fibers causing blindness in the person. Open Angle and Acute Angle Closure are the two common types of Glaucoma

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Cataract Surgery Asia's affordability is an eye-opener!

If you are a patient from USA or UK, who is all set to undergo a cataract surgery in the near future, the cost of the surgery would have really caught you by surprise. Yes ... a cataract surgery in UK would cost anywhere between £2,000-3,000 in UK. And the numbers are equally high in the United States. Chances are you are looking for a less inexpensive way to go about with your surgery. That's where, medical tourism comes in.

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