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Category: Cornea Transplant

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Evolution of Corneal Transplants

Evolution of Corneal Transplants

  In 1904 Edward Zirm performed the first successful full thickness corneal transplant in a person. It is reported that the person went on to see well enough to work for a number of months after his surgery.  For about 100 years we have performed penetrating keratoplasty and restoring patients’ vision.  Everyone would like to… Read More


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