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Had corneal transplant and my vision is opaque now. Is this rejection?

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Hi doctor,

I am having vision problem in my right eye. I had corneal transplant done and no stitches have been removed. My vision is opaque now. Is this possibly a rejection? For the eye, I am using Prednisolone, Timolol, antibiotic eye drops and Muro 128. I am diabetic and also taking medicines for blood pressure, cholesterol, depression and prostate problem. Please help.

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

The outcome of the corneal transplant usually depends on the cause for which it is done. If it is done for optical reasons (vision) then vision is usually good. If it is done for therapeutic reasons (to save the collapse of the eye ball) then the visual outcome is poor. In your case it can be either transplant failure or rejection. This may be precipitated by diabetes.Also, sutures are not removed unless they are causing irritation in the eyes (not before six months at least). If you had a good vision before surgery then you are most likely to get even better vision after surgery. Keep using the same drops for three months and decrease the frequency of use as the time process and symptoms decrease. Please send high quality pictures of your eyes and old records for more suggestions. Revert back with the photos to an eye care ophthalmologist online. I hope I have addressed your concerns. Feel free to reach out if you have any further questions. Thank you.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Anand Yattinamani
Dr. Anand Yattinamani

Ophthalmology (Eye Care)

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