Corneal
transplantation is the treatment of choice for late stage of corneal
decompensation.
According to
“Cost-benefit analysis of corneal transplant”, which has been prepared by Eye
Bank Association of America (EBAA) and reported by the Lewin
group in 2013, net lifetime benefit from the transplantation is $118,000,
while, the medical cost of the transplant is $16,500.
However, corneal
donation does not meet the demand for corneal transplantation in developing countries
and the number of the eligible cornea will be reduced in the future aged
societies of the developed countries
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