Cornea Transplant / Keratoplasty In Allahabad​

Cornea Transplant / Keratoplasty in Allahabad is a surgical procedure whereby the damaged or diseased cornea is replaced with a healthy one. The donor cornea may be from a living person or cadaver, and the recipient’s cornea is usually removed and discarded.

The surgery usually takes about 1-2 hours to complete and patients are typically discharged from the hospital within 24 hours. There may be some discomfort and watering of the eyes for a few days after surgery, but this usually subsides quickly. Complete recovery takes about 3-6 months.

Cornea Transplant / Keratoplasty in Allahabad thus provides an excellent option for those suffering from vision-threatening corneal diseases. It restores vision and improves quality of life significantly.

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Causes Of Corneal Diseases

Infection from wearing contact lenses
Infection from wearing contact lenses
Trauma or injury
Trauma or injury to the Eye
Inflammation or distortion of the cornea
Keratoconus
Corneal scarring
Dry eye conditions

Types of Corneal Transplant Surgeries

There are multiple types of corneal transplants that have been developed over the years. Penetrating Keratoplasty (PK), Descemet’s Stripping Endothelial Keratoplasty (DSEK/ DSAEK), Descemet’s Membrane Endothelial Keratoplasty (DMEK), Deep Anterior Lamellar Keratoplasty (DALK), Superficial anterior lamellar keratoplasty (SALK) are all types of keratoprosthesis surgeries.

PK is a relatively new surgery that uses a small number of very thin needles to enter the eye and then remove the old damaged cornea. DSEK/ DSAEK is a more traditional surgery that removes most of the existing outermost layer of the cornea but does not use needles. DMEK and SALK involve removing only the lower part of the epithelium, which provides a greater chance for success in restoring vision. All these surgeries involve long periods of recuperation, so patients should discuss their specific needs with their surgeon prior to surgery.

Cornea Transplant Surgery Cost In Allahabad

The cost of corneal treatment surgery in Allahabad varies between ₹40,000/eye to 80,000/eye depending on the procedure. MantraCare is one of the best cornea hospitals in Allahabad, and it offers corneal treatment at the most competitive prices. MantraCare also offers insurance and financing EMI options for corneal treatment in Allahabad to make the procedure more affordable for patients.

Cornea Treatment OptionsDescriptionCost (₹)
Penetrating Keratoplasty (PK) in AllahabadFull thickness corneal transplant (entire cornea is replaced)55,000
Descemet’s Stripping Endothelial Keratoplasty (DSEK/ DSAEK) in AllahabadDamaged inner corneal layer is removed through a small incision (Donor tissue is thicker & easier to transplant compared to DMEK)50000
Descemet’s Membrane Endothelial Keratoplasty (DMEK) in AllahabadDamaged inner corneal layer is removed through a small incision50000
Deep Anterior Lamellar Keratoplasty (DALK) in AllahabadPartial thickness corneal transplant (used in case of keratoconus or bulging cornea)45000
Superficial anterior lamellar keratoplasty (SALK) in AllahabadPartial thickness corneal transplant wherein the front layer of the cornea is replaced (Stroma and endothelium are unharmed)45000
Artificial Cornea Transplant (Keratoprosthesis) in AllahabadCorneal transplant with artificial cornea (If not eligible for a donor cornea) 80000

Cornea Hospitals in Allahabad

There are several cornea eye hospitals in Allahabad, including MantraCare Allahabad, Eye Clinic Allahabad, Eye Center Allahabad, and Eye Mantra Allahabad. EyeMantra is one of Allahabad’s leading Cornea treatment center, with over 100,000 eyes operated by its doctors. Our hospitals in Allahabad are accessible from the following areas :

  • Naini
  • Civil Lines
  • jhusi
  • Kareli
  • Darbhanga Colony
  • Lowther Road
  • Tagore Town
  • Nai Basti
  • Chauphatka
  • Phaphamau
  • Bairhana
  • Jhalwa
  • Kalyani Devi
  • Ashok Nagar
  • Meerapur
  • Lukarganj
  • Kalindipuram
  • Rajapur
  • Allahapur
  • Miurabad
  • Mutthiganj
  • Gangotri Nagar
  • Mumfordganj
  • Kala Danda
  • South Malaka
  • Shankargarh
  • Colnel Ganj
  • Rajrooppur
  • Marauka Uparhar
  • Bhola Purva Sulem Sarai
  • Rasulabad
  • Devghat
  • Katra
  • Himmatganj
  • Bhawapur
  • Muirabad
  • George Town
  • Dandi
  • Khuldabad
  • Andawa
  • Karchana
  • Ghayasuddinpur
  • Mirzapur
  • Manauri
  • Shashtri Nagar
  • Iradatganj
  • Handia
  • Pipalgaon
  • Muhibuddinpur Bharetha
  • Manda
  • Daraganj
  • Subedarganj
  • GT Road
  • Maulvi Ganj
  • Ghurpur
  • Mohiuddinpur

Top Corneal Treatment / Keratoplasty Doctors in Allahabad

Dr. Shweta Jain
Cataract, Retina, Glaucoma, LASIK
Dr. Akanksha Gautam
Retina Specialist
Dr. Surbi Taneja
Cataract, Glaucoma
Dr. Harleen Kaur
Cataract, Retina, Glaucoma

Happy Patients from Allahabad after Corneal Transplant / Keratoplasty

Archana

“I am extremely happy with the corneal transplant surgery from MantraCare in Allahabad. Prior to the surgery, I was able to see a couple of shapes, but nothing clearly. After the surgery, I can see everything in front of me clearly without any problem.”

– Sharon (Allahabad)

Frequently Asked Questions

Corneal transplant surgery is a medical procedure in which the diseased or damaged cornea of your eye gets replaced by a healthy and undamaged cornea. The surgical procedure involves removing all or part of your damaged cornea and replacing it with a graft to restore normal vision.MantraCare offers cornea transplant  or keratoplasty surgery by the best cornea surgeons in Allahabad.
At MantraCare Allahabad, cornea transplant surgery or keratoplasty starts from Rs. 35,000. The cost can vary depending on the procedure such as PK, DSEK, DSAEK, DMEK , DALK, SALK & Artificial transplant
The cornea transplant surgery / keratoplasty at Mantracare Allahabad is a safe procedure that takes around an hour to get over but a person has to stay in the operating room for 2 hours for a postoperative examination.
EyeMantra by MantraCare is the best hospital for cornea transplant surgery in Allahabad. They have top  cornea doctors with over 2,000+ satisfied cornea transplant clients.
Some corneal transplants do last forever, but some demand to be replaced due to transplant refusal. That can occur even 20 years later.  It all depends on the age and health of the donor tissue, the warranty might simply run out.