Keratoplasty /Cornea Transplant Surgery in Ahmedabad

Corneal transplant surgery is a major procedure that can restore vision to people who are suffering from blindness. There are a variety of types of corneal transplant surgeries, each with its own benefits and risks. 

The most common type of corneal transplant surgery is penetrating keratoplasty (PK). This surgery removes the damaged cornea and replaces it with an artificial eye lens. PK is usually done as a outpatient procedure using local anesthesia.

Descemet’s stripping endothelial keratoplasty (DSEK) is another common type of corneal transplant surgery. DSEK involves removing the damaged eye surface layer and replacing it with new, healthy skin and underlying tissue. This surgery usually requires general anesthesia but can be performed as a outpatient procedure using local anesthesia or sedation.

Descemet’s membrane endothelial keratoplasty (DMEK) is a more advanced form of DSEK that uses thinner, less-damaging donor tissue layers. DMEK often requires general anesthesia but can be performed as an outpatient procedure using local anesthesia or sedation.

Deep anterior lamellar keratoplasty (DALK) is another common type of corneal transplant surgery. DALK involves removing the damaged outermost layer of the eye’s surface and replacing it with new, healthy tissue. This surgery usually requires general anesthesia but can be performed as an outpatient procedure using local anesthesia or sedation.

Superficial anterior lamellar keratoplasty (SALK) is a less invasive version of DALK that involves replacing only the damaged outermost layer of the eye’s surface. SALK is typically performed as an outpatient procedure using local anesthesia.

Artificial Cornea Transplant (Keratoprosthesis) is a less invasive procedure that also replaces only the damaged outermost layer of the eye’s surface and is often performed as an outpatient procedure using local anesthesia.