Corneal Transplant
Corneal Transplant
A corneal transplant, also known as keratoplasty, is a surgical procedure in which a damaged or diseased cornea is replaced with a healthy donor cornea. The cornea is a vital part of the eye, responsible for focusing light and enabling clear vision. When it becomes clouded due to injury, infection, or disease, it can severely impair vision
Types of Corneal Transplant
Penetrating Keratoplasty (PK): The entire cornea is replaced
Deep Anterior Lamellar Keratoplasty (DALK): Only the front layers of the cornea are replaced
Descemet’s Stripping Endothelial Keratoplasty (DSEK): A procedure to replace the innermost layer of the cornea
The Procedure
The surgery usually takes about 1 to 2 hours and is done under local or general anesthesia. The surgeon removes the damaged cornea and stitches the donor cornea into place. Recovery involves several months of careful post-surgery care, with vision improvement seen over time
Recovery and Risks
After surgery, patients may experience discomfort or blurry vision, but this typically improves within months. Although the procedure has a high success rate, there are risks of infection, rejection, or cataract formation
Benefits
Corneal transplant surgery can significantly restore vision and enhance the quality of life for individuals who have lost vision due to corneal diseases. With advancements in technology, recovery and success rates continue to improve, offering hope for many patients
Op. Dr. Dicle Han
Cirugía Ocular
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Languages Spoken:
English
Spanish
Italian
Portuguese
Location:
İstanbul,
Turkey
Top Treatments:
Smart Eye Treatment,
Cataract surgery,
Corneal Transplant,
Op. Dr. Serdar Sürmeli
Cirugía Ocular
English
Turkish
Spanish
Languages Spoken:
English
Turkish
Spanish
Location:
İstanbul,
Turkey
Top Treatments:
Smart Eye Treatment,
Cataract surgery,
Corneal Transplant,