why does a corneal graft take so long to heal?

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why does a corneal graft take so long to heal?

Postby GeorgeThe2nd » Mon 11 Apr 2016 11:52 am

any one know?

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Re: why does a corneal graft take so long to heal?

Postby mattcox » Sat 16 Apr 2016 8:30 pm

Because the cornea has little or no blood supply so healing takes a long time.


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