Procedure
CORNEAL TRANSPLANTATION (KERATOPLASTY)
A one-page care plan for patients having CORNEAL TRANSPLANTATION (KERATOPLASTY), covering Purpose, Prevention & Protection, Expectations & Execution, Next Steps, Consistency, Clarity & Care, Indications and Lifestyle & Long-Term Success.
In this plan
Purpose, Prevention & Protection
- I know whether I need a full-thickness, front-layer, or inner-layer transplant and what vision problem it will treat.
- I review the expected benefits, alternatives, and what may happen if my damaged cornea is not replaced.
- I understand the risks, including rejection, infection, glaucoma, cataract, astigmatism, graft movement, and vision loss.
- I follow instructions for food, medicines, contacts, and arrival and arrange a driver, home support, and positioning help.
Expectations & Execution
4 points, for partners
Next Steps
4 points, for partners
Consistency, Clarity & Care
4 points, for partners
Indications
4 points, for partners
Lifestyle & Long-Term Success
4 points, for partners
When to call the office and when to call 911: for partners
See the full plan
CORNEAL TRANSPLANTATION (KERATOPLASTY) is one of the plans included with a partnership. Partners read every plan in full, and print any of them for a patient.