Cornea Transplant / Keratoplasty In Chandigarh​

A cornea transplant, also known as keratoplasty, is a surgical procedure to replace a damaged cornea with a healthy one. The cornea is the clear, dome-shaped surface at the front of the eye. It helps focus light into your eye and plays an important role in vision.

Cornea transplant surgery is complex and requires highly skilled surgeons. The surgeon removes the damaged cornea and replaces it with a healthy one from a donor. The donor tissue is carefully matched to your own tissue type to reduce the risk of rejection.

The success rate for cornea transplants is generally high, but it can take several months or even years for your vision to fully recover. Complications from surgery are rare but can include infection, bleeding, and rejection of the donor tissue.

If you are considering cornea transplant surgery, it’s important to consult with an experienced ophthalmologist in Chandigarh who can evaluate your individual case and discuss all your treatment options.

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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 a variety of different types of corneal transplants that can be performed depending on the patient’s unique needs. Some of the more common types of corneal transplants include penetrating keratoplasty (PK), Descemet’s stripping endothelial keratoplasty (DSEK/ DSAEK), Descemet’s membrane endothelial keratoplasty (DMEK), deep anterior lamellar keratoplasty (DALK), and superficial anterior lamellar keratoplasty (SALK).

  • PK is typically used to replace lost or damaged eyesight due to diseases such as age-related macular degeneration (AMD) or cataracts. 
  • DSEK/ DSAEK is a procedure that replaces the weakened, leaky endothelium that covers the surface of the eye with healthy new tissue. 
  • DMEK is often used to correct severe astigmatism. 
  • DALK is a type of surgery that restores sight in patients who have lost their central vision due to advanced age or a serious injury. 
  • SALK is an option for patients who have mild to moderate astigmatism and cannot tolerate traditional LASIK treatments. 
  • Finally, an artificial cornea transplant (keratoprosthesis) is an option for people who have lost their natural eye due to disease or injury and require permanently corrected vision.

Cornea Transplant Surgery Cost In Chandigarh

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

Cornea Treatment OptionsDescriptionCost (₹)
Penetrating Keratoplasty (PK) in ChandigarhFull thickness corneal transplant (entire cornea is replaced)55,000
Descemet’s Stripping Endothelial Keratoplasty (DSEK/ DSAEK) in ChandigarhDamaged 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 ChandigarhDamaged inner corneal layer is removed through a small incision50000
Deep Anterior Lamellar Keratoplasty (DALK) in ChandigarhPartial thickness corneal transplant (used in case of keratoconus or bulging cornea)45000
Superficial anterior lamellar keratoplasty (SALK) in ChandigarhPartial thickness corneal transplant wherein the front layer of the cornea is replaced (Stroma and endothelium are unharmed)45000
Artificial Cornea Transplant (Keratoprosthesis) in ChandigarhCorneal transplant with artificial cornea (If not eligible for a donor cornea) 80000

Cornea Hospitals in Chandigarh

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

  • Abiana
  • Aerodrome
  • Airforce Highground
  • Ajauli
  • Badheri
  • Balongi
  • Behlana
  • Behlolpur
  • Bus Stand
  • Chandigarh
  • Dadu Majra colony
  • Daria
  • Dhanas
  • Engg College
  • Govt Press Chandigarh
  • Hallomajra
  • High Court
  • Ind Area Chandigarh
  • Kalitran
  • Maloya Colony
  • Manimajra
  • Manimajra Mt
  • Mauli Jagran
  • Mhc Manimajra
  • New Ind area
  • New Sectt Chandigarh
  • Raipur Kalan
  • Raj Bhawan
  • Ram Darbar
  • Sector 10 (Chandigarh)
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  • Tira

Top Corneal Treatment / Keratoplasty Doctors in Chandigarh

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 Chandigarh after Corneal Transplant / Keratoplasty

Archana

“I am very happy that my corneal transplant surgery happened here, at MantraCare. I had no complications after the surgery and all went well. The doctor was so proficient and did a wonderful job.”

– Sharon (Chandigarh)

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 Chandigarh.
At MantraCare Chandigarh, 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 Chandigarh 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 Chandigarh. 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.