Corneal Transplant

Corneal Transplant

Through his Cornea Fellowship training, Dr. John Oster has provided the gift of sight to people whom for years have struggled with little or no vision due to blinding corneal disorders. Dr. Oster provides state-of-the-art technology in corneal transplantation. Dr. Oster recieved his extensive training in corneal transplantation at Tufts University and Mass Eye & Ear in Boston, MA.  Dr. Oster is the only Fellowship Trained Board Certified Corneal specialist in the Western Slope from Denver to Salt Lake City. 

The cornea is the clear window over the front of the eye and serves as the eye’s most powerful focusing lens. Two thirds of the eye’s ability to focus light resides within the cornea. The cornea is the only transparent tissue in the body, so light is able to freely enter the eye. Damage to the cornea can cause a loss of transparency and may result in the need for a corneal transplant.

Dr. Oster performs state-of-the-art corneal transplantation, treating such disorders such as Keratoconus, Fuchs' endothelial dystrophy, pseudophakic bullous keratopathy, and corneal scars from diseases such as herpes simplex keratitis. To learn more about corneal transplants, and to schedule an appointment, please contact Dr. Oster at info@grandvalleylasik.com