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Hello, My name is Badri Shengelia. I am 46 years old.My right eye's optic nerve is damaged. Can I do eye optic nerve transplantation? Where can I do? Thank you.
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Hello Badri, Optic Nerve Transplantation is not possible in today's age. Depending on what caused the damage to your optic nerve, your further management can be planned. It is important that the cause be identified and further damage be stopped or slowed down. In case the vision loss is due to any factor that cannot be cured and lost vision cannot be regained, you can avail of low vision aids that will help you function smoothly in your day to day activities.
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Good luck.
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okey. Thank you
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233488 tn?1310693103
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See an ophthalmologist Eye MD at a medical school.
JCH MD
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And what can I do for my eye?   Thank You.
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233488 tn?1310693103
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No whole eye transplant is impossible at this time.
JCH MD
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Can I do whole eye transplantation? Can It help Glaucoma?   Thank You.
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233488 tn?1310693103
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No the optic nerve cannot be transplanted, it is brain tissue like the spinal cord and does not regnerate. We are not close on research to do ON transplants.
JCH MD
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