Recognising early signs of corneal graft rejection can save vision and even the transplant itself. Prompt treatment often reverses inflammation before permanent damage occurs.
Why rejection happens
A corneal graft contains donor cells which the immune system may see as foreign. This reaction can develop months or years after surgery even if recovery was smooth.
Regular steroid drops reduce the risk but cannot remove it completely. Understanding warning signs helps you act quickly.
Key warning symptoms
The classic signs are sometimes remembered with the core message of redness pain and vision change. Any sudden change should be taken seriously.
- New or increasing redness of the operated eye
- Growing discomfort aching or light sensitivity
- Blurred misty or hazy vision after a stable period
- Appearance of a grey or white line at the graft edge
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