Minimally invasive alternative to corneal transplantation may improve outcomes in people with a degenerative eye disease

An innovative procedure may improve outcomes in people with a degenerative eye disease, suggest five-year results from a new study. Transplantation of one layer of the cornea may help people with keratoconus avoid or delay full corneal transplantation and other potentially risky procedures, according to the researchers. They say the technique may enable those with advanced keratoconus to tolerate extended contact lenses wear, which is traditionally a challenge for people with the condition.