Keratoplasty /Cornea Transplant Surgery in Allahabad
Affordable Corneal treatment with PK, DALK, DSEK & DMEK by the top cornea surgeons
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.
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 Options | Description | Cost (₹) |
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Penetrating Keratoplasty (PK) in Allahabad | Full thickness corneal transplant (entire cornea is replaced) | 55,000 |
Descemet’s Stripping Endothelial Keratoplasty (DSEK/ DSAEK) in Allahabad | Damaged 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 Allahabad | Damaged inner corneal layer is removed through a small incision | 50000 |
Deep Anterior Lamellar Keratoplasty (DALK) in Allahabad | Partial thickness corneal transplant (used in case of keratoconus or bulging cornea) | 45000 |
Superficial anterior lamellar keratoplasty (SALK) in Allahabad | Partial thickness corneal transplant wherein the front layer of the cornea is replaced (Stroma and endothelium are unharmed) | 45000 |
Artificial Cornea Transplant (Keratoprosthesis) in Allahabad | Corneal 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
Happy Patients from Allahabad after Corneal Transplant / Keratoplasty
“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)