Cornea transplant

Q:

1. Is it permissible to undergo a cornea transplant? The cornea may be from a recently deceased registered tissue donor, or it could also be artificial.

2. If an artificial cornea isn't suitable/compatible and/or cannot be used, will it then be permissible to use from a donor?

A:

1. Transplanting an artificial cornea is permissible.

2. No.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

 

Answered by:

Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)