keratoplasty
noun
ker·a·to·plas·ty
ˈker-ə-tō-ˌpla-stē 
plural keratoplasties
: plastic surgery on the cornea
especially
: corneal grafting
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When contact lenses are not helpful -- or are uncomfortable due to scarring, which happens 10% to 15% of the time -- a full-thickness corneal transplant, also called a penetrating keratoplasty, is recommended.
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Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 11 Apr. 2022
Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 11 Apr. 2022
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First Known Use
circa 1857, in the meaning defined above
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keratoplasty
noun
ker·a·to·plas·ty
ˈker-ət-ō-ˌplas-tē
plural keratoplasties
: plastic surgery on the cornea
especially
: corneal grafting
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