Question

Why cornea can be easily transplanted?

Answer 1

Cornea is a transparent portion that forms the anterior one-sixth of the eyeball. The cornea admits and helps to focus the light waves as they enter the eye. The cornea is avascular (i.e., gets no blood supply). This part of eye absorbs oxygen from the air. The cornea can be easily transplanted because it lacks blood vessels. It was one of the first organs to be successfully transplanted.