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Is There Any Possibility Of Eye Transplantation?

Hi sir, I am Ramprakash From Coimbatore My dad is 62 Aged he is having the vision problem in left eye for the past 1 month we have consulted a doctor here in Coimbatore. Since he is diabetic patient for the past 25 Years. Doctors said that vision in the eye is about 50% Chance if we go for operation. Is there any possibility of eye transplantation for my dad sir
Tue, 16 Jun 2015
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This is not a case for eye transplant. his eye has been effected because of diabetic retinopathy. retina has been effected. it is to be treated with photo coagulation by laser. so go for it imidiatly.
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Is There Any Possibility Of Eye Transplantation?

This is not a case for eye transplant. his eye has been effected because of diabetic retinopathy. retina has been effected. it is to be treated with photo coagulation by laser. so go for it imidiatly.