Corneal Transplant

Corneal transplant, also known as corneal grafting or keratoplasty, is a surgical procedure that involves replacing a damaged or diseased cornea with a healthy cornea from a donor. The cornea is the clear, dome-shaped tissue at the front of the eye that helps to focus light and allows us to see. Corneal transplant is typically recommended when the cornea is too damaged or diseased to be repaired using other treatments.

During corneal transplant, the damaged or diseased cornea is removed and replaced with a healthy cornea from a donor. The donor cornea is carefully matched to the recipient to ensure the best possible outcome. The new cornea is then stitched in place using tiny sutures that will be removed at a later date. The procedure is typically performed under local anesthesia and takes around one to two hours to complete.

Following corneal transplant, patients will need to take special care to protect their eye and prevent infection. Most patients will also need to use eye drops to prevent rejection of the donor tissue and to promote healing. It can take several months for vision to fully improve after corneal transplant, but most patients experience significant improvements in their vision and quality of life.

In conclusion, corneal transplant is a surgical procedure that involves replacing a damaged or diseased cornea with a healthy cornea from a donor. The procedure is typically performed under local anesthesia and takes around one to two hours to complete. Following corneal transplant, patients will need to take special care to protect their eye and promote healing. While it can take several months for vision to fully improve, most patients experience significant improvements in their vision and quality of life.