The eyes are intricate body parts with numerous structures. The cornea is a transparent surface that is located at the front of the eye. Corneal transplant surgery is a procedure (keratoplasty, or KP) in which the central part of the cornea is removed. To take its place, the surgeon inserts a small piece of healthy,…
Your cornea is the clear, dome-shaped surface that covers the front of your eye, and as the outermost layer, it’s designed to withstand minor injuries and abrasions. The cornea is highly sensitive, and if scratched can cause tearing and pain. But healthy cells quickly slide over to patch the injury before infection occurs that could…
