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Corneal Transplant
Corneal transplant, often referred to as keratoplasty or corneal graft, is a surgery to remove damaged / diseased cornea and replace it with healthy donor tissue. It is a treatment to improve eyesight, restore corneal integrity or as a treatment for uncontrolled corneal infection. The common indications for transplant include advanced keratoconus, Fuchs’ corneal dystrophy, corneal scars and ulcers.
Types of Corneal Transplants
- Penetrating keratoplasty (PK)
- Deep anterior lamellar keratoplasty (DALK)
- Descemet Stripping Automated Endothelial Keratoplasty (DSAEK)
- Descemet Membrane Endothelial Keratoplasty (DMEK)
How is it treated?
What to Expect from a Transplant
This surgery generally takes 1 - 2 hours and is carried out with either general or local anaesthesia. The outcome of a corneal transplant is generally good with modern surgical technique. However, the healing process varies from patient to patient, some may enjoy improved vision within a few weeks whilst others may require longer to regain good vision. After surgery, patients will be monitored over time for signs of graft rejection, removal of sutures or recurrence of primary problems. Glasses or contact lenses will still be needed after corneal transplant surgery.
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