Cornea Transplant Surgery in Vaishali, Ghaziabad – Drishti Eye & ENT Care
When the cornea is severely damaged or diseased, a cornea transplant can restore vision, reduce pain, and improve the quality of life. At Drishti Eye & ENT Care, we provide advanced corneal transplant surgeries with expert care and cutting-edge technology to ensure the best outcomes for our patients from Vaishali, Ghaziabad, and across Delhi NCR.
What is a Cornea Transplant?
A cornea transplant, or keratoplasty, is a surgical procedure where a damaged or diseased cornea is replaced with healthy donor corneal tissue. There are several types of corneal transplant techniques tailored to the depth and location of the corneal damage.
Types of Cornea Transplant Surgery
- Penetrating Keratoplasty (PK): Full-thickness transplant replacing the entire cornea.
- Endothelial Keratoplasty (EK): Partial-thickness transplant replacing the inner layers of the cornea. Includes DSEK (Descemet Stripping Endothelial Keratoplasty) and DMEK (Descemet Membrane Endothelial Keratoplasty).
- Anterior Lamellar Keratoplasty (ALK): Replaces the front layers, sparing the healthy back layers.
- Keratoprosthesis (Artificial Cornea): Used when donor transplants are not feasible, an artificial cornea is implanted.
The Cornea Transplant Procedure
- Surgery usually lasts 1-2 hours under local or general anesthesia.
- A circular section of the damaged cornea is carefully removed.
- The donor corneal tissue is shaped to fit and sutured into place with ultra-fine stitches.
- In partial-thickness transplants, only the affected corneal layers are replaced.
- Post-surgery, an eye patch is applied, and patients receive antibiotic and steroid eye drops to prevent infection and rejection.
Postoperative Care and Recovery
- Patients may experience redness and sensitivity initially, with gradual vision improvement as healing progresses.
- Sutures used in full-thickness transplants may remain for several months and are removed gradually.
- Follow-up care is critical to monitor for complications like rejection or infection.
- Recovery times vary by procedure, but many patients see significant vision improvement within weeks to months.
Why Choose Drishti Eye & ENT Care?
- Experienced corneal surgeons with expertise in all types of keratoplasty.
- State-of-the-art surgical facilities and advanced donor cornea matching.
- Comprehensive preoperative assessments and personalized postoperative care.
- Conveniently located in Vaishali, serving patients from Ghaziabad and Delhi NCR area.
Restore clear vision with expert cornea transplant surgery at Drishti Eye & ENT Care. Book your consultation today for personalized care in Vaishali, Ghaziabad.