Can a corneal implant correct normal pressure glaucoma?
OCT 05, 2022
Question:
Can a corneal implant correct normal pressure glaucoma?
Answer:
Corneal transplant surgery (which I assume you mean by "implant") is done for a variety of reasons; unfortunately,
glaucoma is not one of them. In fact, a possible complication of corneal transplants is increased
eye pressure. As a result, some people with glaucoma may have more problems with their glaucoma or their transplants following surgery. Cornea and glaucoma specialists know to monitor for these problems, and both are typically involved in the management of such complicated cases.