A corneal transplant (keratoplasty) is a surgical procedure to replace part of your cornea with corneal tissue from a donor.
Cornea is the transparent , dome shaped surface of your eye.
Corneal transplantation is a surgical procedure where damaged or diseased cornea is replaced by donated corneal tissue.
When the entire cornea is replaced it is known as penetrating keratoplasty and when only part of the cornea is replaced it is known as lamellar keratoplasty.
Some of the common are Keratoconus, bullous keratopathy, corneal scarring, keratitis, corneal dystrophy.
Similar to any other intraocular surgery but additionally include graft rejection, failure.
Prognosis for visual restoration and maintainance of ocular health with corneal transplants is generally very good.In cases of rejection or transplant failure , the surgery can generally be repeated.
Blurred or distorted vision
Eye pain, redness, burning or foreign-body sensation
Sensitivity to light, halos or glare
White spots or ulcers on the eye
Excessive watering or discharge
Keratoconus – thinning & bulging of cornea
Dry Eye – reduced tear quality, screen overuse, age
Corneal Ulcer/Keratitis – infection, trauma, contact lens misuse
Pterygium – UV exposure, dust
Corneal Scars/Dystrophies – post-infection, inherited
Corneal Edema – endothelial cell loss, post-surgery
Medical: Lubricants, antibiotics/antifungals, anti-inflammatories
Contact Lenses: RGP, scleral, bandage or custom lenses
Minimally Invasive: Collagen cross-linking, Intacs, debridement
Surgery: Corneal transplants (PK, DALK, DSAEK/DMEK), pterygium removal
A corneal transplant(keratoplasty) is a surgical procedure to replace part of your cornea with corneal tissue from a donor.
Cornea is the transparent , dome shaped surface of your eye.
Corneal transplantation is a surgical procedure where damaged or diseased cornea is replaced by donated corneal tissue.
When the entire cornea is replaced it is known as penetrating keratoplasty and when only part of the cornea is replaced it is known as lamellar keratoplasty.
Corneal surgery is a procedure performed to repair or replace the cornea, the clear outer layer of the eye that helps focus light. It may be needed for conditions such as corneal scarring, thinning, swelling, or keratoconus. Depending on the case, surgeons may perform a corneal transplant or other advanced techniques to restore vision.
Individuals experiencing blurred vision, eye pain, extreme sensitivity to light, or corneal damage that cannot be treated with glasses, contact lenses, or medication may be candidates for corneal surgery. An eye specialist will evaluate the overall health of the eye to determine if surgery is the best option.
