Cornea Transplant
An operation that is done to replace part of the cornea with corneal tissue from a donor is known as a cornea transplant (keratoplasty). The transparent, dome-shaped surface of the eye is called the cornea. This part helps in entering light into the eye and also enables the eye to see clearly. The cornea transplant restores vision and decreases pain.
Indications
- Thinning of the cornea
- Infection in the cornea
- Swelling in the cornea
- Ulcers in the cornea
- Fuchs dystrophy
- Keratoconus
- Complications by earlier surgery
Risks Factors
- Eye infection
- Increased pressure in the eyeball
- Rejection of the donor cornea
- Problems with stitches
- Bleeding
- Retinal problems
Procedure
- Two types of methods are available, the doctor will decide which method is to be used.
- First method is penetrating keratoplasty, in which an incision is made through the entire thickness of the diseased cornea to remove a circular portion from corneal tissue. Then the donor cornea is placed at this place and suturing is done.
- Second method is endothelial keratoplasty, in which diseased tissue is removed from the back layers of the cornea and a donor tissue is placed in its place.
- Grafting can also be done if the damage goes deeper into the stroma. In this procedure, diseased tissue is replaced with healthy donor tissue. This operation is known as deep anterior lamellar keratoplasty (DALK).
- Keratoprosthesis can also be done when the patient cannot have a transplant.
Results
- Initially patients restore partial vision.
- But within a few weeks, the outer layer of the cornea will heal and vision will be restored.
Management
- Take medicines as prescribed
- Wear eyeglasses
- Lie down straight
- Avoid injury
- Regular follow-up
Some facts about the Cornea Transplant
| Number of days taken for initial investigations | 2 |
| Number of days in the hospital | 0(day-care procedure) |
| Follow up days | 5 |
| Total days required to stay overseas for treatment | 7 |
Role of Parishay Healthcare in Planning Cornea Transplant!
After you contact us, a relationship manager is allocated to you who arranges a teleconsultation with an excellent healthcare provider according to your need. After your consent, we move forward with your untroubled travel arrangements, treatment plan, and follow-up care.
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