Fresh corneal grafts contain living cells that can provide
a clear, functioning replacement cornea. Frozen corneal grafts and sclera
can be used for biologic patching and repair.
Advantages
Fresh
corneas can preserve sight.
Biologic
species-specific patch materials.
Not
available as autograft.
Common Applications
Trauma
Degenerative
disease
Composition
Corneal
Grafts are aseptically procured whole corneas
including a limbal scleral ring (~2 mm) for ease
of handling and protection of the delicate corneal
tissue/cells.
Storage & Shipping
Fresh corneal
grafts are stored refrigerated in Optisol™
(Bausch & Lomb) for up to 14 days. After 14
days, corneal grafts are frozen for long term storage.
Fresh corneal
grafts are shipped on wet ice; frozen grafts are
shipped on dry ice. For more details about shipping,
please go to our price
list page.