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Keratoplasty Eye Surgery (ALK) (cont.)

What Should I Expect After Keratoplasty Eye Surgery?

The healing time from keratoplasty eye surgery is very rapid. It usually takes only about 24 hours to mend. But it may take a few weeks for your vision to finally stabilize.

Your doctor will give you eye drops to control inflammation, discomfort, and prevent infection.

Reviewed by the doctors at The Cleveland Clinic Cole Eye Institute.



Edited by Charlotte E. Grayson, MD, WebMD, October 2004.

Portions of this page © The Cleveland Clinic 2000-2005


Last Editorial Review: 6/30/2005





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