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Cornea Transplant

Cornea Transplant

A cornea transplant or as referred to as keratoplasty is a surgical procedure that helps to replace part of the cornea with corneal tissue from a donor.

The cornea is the transparent, dome-shaped surface of the eye that accounts for a large part of the eye's focusing power. A cornea transplant can restore vision, reduce pain and improve the appearance of a damaged or diseased cornea. A cornea transplant is most often used to restore vision in a patient who has a damaged cornea.

Conditions Treated With Cornea Transplant

  • Keratoconus or a cornea that bulges outward  
  • Fuchs' dystrophy
  • Thinning of the cornea
  • Cornea scarring
  • Clouding of the cornea
  • Swelling of the cornea
  • Corneal ulcers
  • Complications caused by previous eye surgery

Signs and symptoms of cornea rejection

In some cases, the immune system may mistakenly attack the donor cornea or in other words, may reject the cornea, and it may require medical treatment or another cornea transplant. The symptoms of a Cornea rejection are as follows:

  • Loss of vision
  • Pain
  • Redness
  • Sensitivity to light

 


 


More About Treatment

Traditional corneal transplant surgery
During traditional corneal transplant surgery which is also referred to as penetrating keratoplasty (PK), a circular button-shaped, full-thickness section of tissue is removed from the diseased cornea by either a surgical cutting instrument called a trephine or a femtosecond laser. A matching "button" from the donor tissue is then sutured into place. The sutures (stitches) remain in place typically for a year or more after surgery. Lastly, a plastic shield is placed over the eye to protect it during healing.

Penetrating keratoplasty surgery generally takes one to two hours and most procedures are performed on an outpatient basis.

Endothelial keratoplasty
In the past decade, a newer version of corneal transplant surgery called endothelial keratoplasty (EK) has been introduced for certain corneal conditions. It selectively replaces only the innermost layer of the cornea or endothelium and leaves the overlying healthy corneal tissue intact. The endothelium controls the fluid balance in the cornea, and if it becomes damaged or diseased, this can cause significant corneal swelling and loss of vision.

In EK, the surgeon makes a tiny incision and places a thin disc of donor tissue containing a healthy endothelial cell layer on the back surface of the cornea. An air bubble is used to position the new endothelial layer into place. The small incision is self-sealing and typically no sutures are required.


FAQ's

What happens after a Cornea Transplant?

After surgery, the stitches usually stay in place for about 2 to 3 months and then are slowly removed over many months as your cornea heals.

How long can one expect for a corneal transplant to last?

You will probably be able to return to work or your normal routine in about 1 to 2 weeks after surgery. But your vision will still be blurry.

What symptoms may indicate I need a cornea transplant?

If you have a damaged cornea, you may experience symptoms including eye pain, blurred & cloudy vision resulting in Cornea Transplant.


Range Of Treatment Cost

3000 - 4000 USD

Traditional corneal transplant surgery
During traditional corneal transplant surgery which is also referred to as penetrating keratoplasty (PK), a circular button-shaped, full-thickness section of tissue is removed from the diseased cornea by either a surgical cutting instrument called a trephine or a femtosecond laser. A matching "button" from the donor tissue is then sutured into place. The sutures (stitches) remain in place typically for a year or more after surgery. Lastly, a plastic shield is placed over the eye to protect it during healing.

Penetrating keratoplasty surgery generally takes one to two hours and most procedures are performed on an outpatient basis.

Endothelial keratoplasty
In the past decade, a newer version of corneal transplant surgery called endothelial keratoplasty (EK) has been introduced for certain corneal conditions. It selectively replaces only the innermost layer of the cornea or endothelium and leaves the overlying healthy corneal tissue intact. The endothelium controls the fluid balance in the cornea, and if it becomes damaged or diseased, this can cause significant corneal swelling and loss of vision.

In EK, the surgeon makes a tiny incision and places a thin disc of donor tissue containing a healthy endothelial cell layer on the back surface of the cornea. An air bubble is used to position the new endothelial layer into place. The small incision is self-sealing and typically no sutures are required.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens after a Cornea Transplant?

After surgery, the stitches usually stay in place for about 2 to 3 months and then are slowly removed over many months as your cornea heals.

How long can one expect for a corneal transplant to last?

You will probably be able to return to work or your normal routine in about 1 to 2 weeks after surgery. But your vision will still be blurry.

What symptoms may indicate I need a cornea transplant?

If you have a damaged cornea, you may experience symptoms including eye pain, blurred & cloudy vision resulting in Cornea Transplant.

Range of Treatment Cost

3000 - 4000 USD

Top Hospitals

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Cornea Transplant
Ivy Hospital

Ivy Hospital Hoshiarpur, a 160 bedded super­speciality hospital is a state of the art facility aimed at providing quality healthcare to people of the region at an affordable cost. The hospital is well equipped to cater the patients from Himacha.....

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Cornea Transplant
SUPURVA HOSPITALS PVT LTD

Hospital Profile Description Currently Not Available

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Cornea Transplant
Fortis Medical Centre

Fortis Medical Centre (FMC), Kolkata, is a day care centre with 26 years of trusted service. We have specialised OPD clinics, state-of-the-art ophthalmology and dentistry departments along with preventive health check-up department. The Centre has a pharmacy store .....

Rating :

Cornea Transplant
Susrut Eye Foundation & Research Centre

In the year 1998, Dr. Sunil Chandra Bagchi and Dr. Ratish Ch. Paul founded Susrut Eye Foundation & Research Centre with a motto to eradicate blindness and make this world a beautiful place to those who are still in darkness. They r.....

Rating :

Cornea Transplant
Fortis C-Doc Hospital

Hospital Profile Description Currently Not Available

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Cornea Transplant
GNH Hospitals

GNH Hospital at Gurgaon is multi superspecialty hospital catering to patients from all over the world. The hospital has truly put the city of Gurgaon on the international map as large number of patients from different parts of the world come to the hospital for adv.....

Rating :

NABH
Cornea Transplant
Primus Super Speciality Hospital

Primus Super Speciality Hospital is a state of the art multi specialty hospital conveniently located in the heart of India’s capital, New Delhi. Primus Super Speciality Hospital has been designed and constructed using the most advanced medical technology, ava.....

Rating :

NABHNABL
Cornea Transplant
PUSHPAWATI SINGHANIA RESEARCH INSTITUTE

Pushpawati Singhania Research Institute (PSRI) is a multispecialty institute of national & international repute. PSRI hospital is famous for its ambience, quality of care and high level patient satisfaction. The state-of-the-art facilities coupled with latest e.....

Rating :

NABH
Cornea Transplant
Columbia Asia Hospital , Yeshwanthpur

Columbia Asia Referral Hospital – Yeshwanthpur is a comprehensive super specialty facility situated in the upscale Yeshwanthpur locality of Bangalore. The hospital was opened in July 2008 and is already considered among the best hospitals in India. The medica.....

Rating :

NABL
Cornea Transplant
Sharda Hospital

Sharda Hospital, an state-of-the-art multi superspeciality hospital, offers medical care at par the global excellence. Equipped with all modern facilities and sophisticated equipment, Sharda Hospital provides global comprehensive healthcare as preferred destination.....

Top Doctors

DR ANITA  SETHI
Dr Anita Sethi

India

Specialty - Ophthalmology

DR SAMEER  KAUSHAL
Dr Sameer Kaushal

India

Specialty - Ophthalmology

DR AMOD  NAYAK
Dr Amod Nayak

India

Specialty - Ophthalmology

DR VAIBHAV SHARMA
Dr Vaibhav Sharma

India

Specialty - Ophthalmology

DR RAJIV  MOHAN
Dr Rajiv Mohan

India

Specialty - Ophthalmology

DR JAIDRATH  KUMAR
Dr Jaidrath Kumar

India

Specialty - Ophthalmology

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Cornea Transplant

A cornea transplant or as referred to as keratoplasty is a surgical procedure that helps to replace part of the cornea with corneal tissue from a donor.

The cornea is the transparent, dome-shaped surface of the eye that accounts for a large part of the eye's focusing power. A cornea transplant can restore vision, reduce pain and improve the appearance of a damaged or diseased cornea. A cornea transplant is most often used to restore vision in a patient who has a damaged cornea.

Conditions Treated With Cornea Transplant

  • Keratoconus or a cornea that bulges outward  
  • Fuchs' dystrophy
  • Thinning of the cornea
  • Cornea scarring
  • Clouding of the cornea
  • Swelling of the cornea
  • Corneal ulcers
  • Complications caused by previous eye surgery

Signs and symptoms of cornea rejection

In some cases, the immune system may mistakenly attack the donor cornea or in other words, may reject the cornea, and it may require medical treatment or another cornea transplant. The symptoms of a Cornea rejection are as follows:

  • Loss of vision
  • Pain
  • Redness
  • Sensitivity to light

Traditional corneal transplant surgery
During traditional corneal transplant surgery which is also referred to as penetrating keratoplasty (PK), a circular button-shaped, full-thickness section of tissue is removed from the diseased cornea by either a surgical cutting instrument called a trephine or a femtosecond laser. A matching "button" from the donor tissue is then sutured into place. The sutures (stitches) remain in place typically for a year or more after surgery. Lastly, a plastic shield is placed over the eye to protect it during healing.

Penetrating keratoplasty surgery generally takes one to two hours and most procedures are performed on an outpatient basis.

Endothelial keratoplasty
In the past decade, a newer version of corneal transplant surgery called endothelial keratoplasty (EK) has been introduced for certain corneal conditions. It selectively replaces only the innermost layer of the cornea or endothelium and leaves the overlying healthy corneal tissue intact. The endothelium controls the fluid balance in the cornea, and if it becomes damaged or diseased, this can cause significant corneal swelling and loss of vision.

In EK, the surgeon makes a tiny incision and places a thin disc of donor tissue containing a healthy endothelial cell layer on the back surface of the cornea. An air bubble is used to position the new endothelial layer into place. The small incision is self-sealing and typically no sutures are required.

What happens after a Cornea Transplant?

After surgery, the stitches usually stay in place for about 2 to 3 months and then are slowly removed over many months as your cornea heals.

How long can one expect for a corneal transplant to last?

You will probably be able to return to work or your normal routine in about 1 to 2 weeks after surgery. But your vision will still be blurry.

What symptoms may indicate I need a cornea transplant?

If you have a damaged cornea, you may experience symptoms including eye pain, blurred & cloudy vision resulting in Cornea Transplant.

3000 - 4000 USD

Top Hospitals

Rating :

NABH
Cornea Transplant
Ivy Hospital

Ivy Hospital Hoshiarpur, a 160 bedded super­speciality hospital is a state of the art facility aimed at providing quality healthcare to people of the region at an affordable cost. The hospital is well equipped to cater the patients from Himacha.....

Rating :

Cornea Transplant
SUPURVA HOSPITALS PVT LTD

Hospital Profile Description Currently Not Available

Rating :

Cornea Transplant
Fortis Medical Centre

Fortis Medical Centre (FMC), Kolkata, is a day care centre with 26 years of trusted service. We have specialised OPD clinics, state-of-the-art ophthalmology and dentistry departments along with preventive health check-up department. The Centre has a pharmacy store .....

Rating :

Cornea Transplant
Susrut Eye Foundation & Research Centre

In the year 1998, Dr. Sunil Chandra Bagchi and Dr. Ratish Ch. Paul founded Susrut Eye Foundation & Research Centre with a motto to eradicate blindness and make this world a beautiful place to those who are still in darkness. They r.....

Rating :

Cornea Transplant
Fortis C-Doc Hospital

Hospital Profile Description Currently Not Available

Rating :

Cornea Transplant
GNH Hospitals

GNH Hospital at Gurgaon is multi superspecialty hospital catering to patients from all over the world. The hospital has truly put the city of Gurgaon on the international map as large number of patients from different parts of the world come to the hospital for adv.....

Rating :

NABH
Cornea Transplant
Primus Super Speciality Hospital

Primus Super Speciality Hospital is a state of the art multi specialty hospital conveniently located in the heart of India’s capital, New Delhi. Primus Super Speciality Hospital has been designed and constructed using the most advanced medical technology, ava.....

Rating :

NABHNABL
Cornea Transplant
PUSHPAWATI SINGHANIA RESEARCH INSTITUTE

Pushpawati Singhania Research Institute (PSRI) is a multispecialty institute of national & international repute. PSRI hospital is famous for its ambience, quality of care and high level patient satisfaction. The state-of-the-art facilities coupled with latest e.....

Rating :

NABH
Cornea Transplant
Columbia Asia Hospital , Yeshwanthpur

Columbia Asia Referral Hospital – Yeshwanthpur is a comprehensive super specialty facility situated in the upscale Yeshwanthpur locality of Bangalore. The hospital was opened in July 2008 and is already considered among the best hospitals in India. The medica.....

Rating :

NABL
Cornea Transplant
Sharda Hospital

Sharda Hospital, an state-of-the-art multi superspeciality hospital, offers medical care at par the global excellence. Equipped with all modern facilities and sophisticated equipment, Sharda Hospital provides global comprehensive healthcare as preferred destination.....

Top Doctors

DR ANITA  SETHI
Dr Anita Sethi

India

Specialty - Ophthalmology

DR SAMEER  KAUSHAL
Dr Sameer Kaushal

India

Specialty - Ophthalmology

DR AMOD  NAYAK
Dr Amod Nayak

India

Specialty - Ophthalmology

DR VAIBHAV SHARMA
Dr Vaibhav Sharma

India

Specialty - Ophthalmology

DR RAJIV  MOHAN
Dr Rajiv Mohan

India

Specialty - Ophthalmology

DR JAIDRATH  KUMAR
Dr Jaidrath Kumar

India

Specialty - Ophthalmology

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