Jerusalem teacher’s vision improved from 10% to 90% after Hadassah surgery
Surgeons implanted donor corneal tissue to treat severe keratoconus, allowing the 38-year-old teacher to resume driving and working
Assessment
A 38-year-old teacher regained near-normal vision after a corneal transplant for severe keratoconus, a procedure that restored her ability to drive and work. The outcome highlights the life-changing potential of donor tissue surgery for a condition that can cause profound visual impairment. Hadassah's success in this case underscores the importance of access to specialized ophthalmic care.