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Sometimes, the body rejects the transplanted tissue. This occurs in a small number of patients.
Other risks for a corneal transplant include:
The risks for any anesthesia are:
The risks for any surgery are:
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Mian S. Regulation of eye banking and uses of ocular tissue for transplantation. Clin Lab Med. Sept 2005; 25(3): 607-24.
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