Cornea Transplant / Keratoplasty In Chennai​

Cornea transplant, also known as keratoplasty, is a surgical procedure to replace a damaged or diseased cornea with a healthy one. The cornea is the clear outer layer of the eye and plays a vital role in vision. A cornea transplant can restore vision and improve quality of life.

Chennai is one of the leading centres for cornea transplantation in India. The city has some of the best hospitals and surgeons for this procedure. Keratoplasty in Chennai is performed by highly skilled and experienced surgeons using the latest technology. This surgery can be life-changing for patients with damaged or diseased corneas.

If you are considering a cornea transplant, Chennai is an excellent option. The city has world-class hospitals and surgeons who can provide you with the best possible care.

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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

Corneal transplant surgeries are becoming increasingly popular, as they offer many benefits over traditional eye care. 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) are some of the most common types of corneal transplants.

PK is a type of surgery that removes the damaged outer layer of the cornea with an eye blade. DSEK/DSAEK is a more advanced procedure that uses a small surgical microscope to remove the entire stroma, or middle layer, of the cornea. DMEK is a less invasive procedure that uses a pair of tiny scissors to cut away only the Descemet’s membrane, which is the thin, protective film that covers the surface of the cornea. DALK is a more extensive surgery that includes removal of both the Descemet’s membrane and the stroma. SALK is a minimally invasive version of DALK that uses lasers to cut away only the Descemet’s membrane.

Cornea Transplant Surgery Cost In Chennai

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

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

Cornea Hospitals in Chennai

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

  • Abiramapuram
  • Adyar
  • Agaram
  • Aminjikarai
  • Anna Nagar
  • Anna Nagar east
  • Anna Nagar western extn
  • Anna Road
  • Arumbakkam
  • Ashoknagar
  • Aynavaram
  • Besantnagar
  • Broadway
  • Cemetry Road
  • Central Institute of technology
  • Central Leather research institute
  • Chamiers Road
  • Race course
  • Chepauk
  • Chetput
  • Chintadripet
  • Choolai
  • Choolaimedu
  • D G vaishnav college
  • Decosters Road
  • Defence Officer’s colony
  • Directorate Of tech education
  • Dr. Ambedkar Nagar
  • Edapalayam
  • Egmore
  • Ekkaduthangal
  • Eldams Road
  • Engineering College
  • Erukkancheri
  • Ethiraj Salai
  • Flowers Road
  • Foreshore Estate
  • Fort St george
  • G K m colony
  • Gaudiyamath Road
  • Golluvar Agraharam road
  • Gopalapuram
  • Government Estate
  • Govt Stanley hospital
  • Greams Road
  • Guindy Industrial estate
  • Guindy North
  • High Court building
  • Hindi Prachar sabha
  • Icf Colony
  • Indian Institute of technology
  • Indira Nagar
  • Jafferkhanpet
  • Jam Bazaar
  • Jawahar Nagar
  • Kalaignar Karunanidhi Nagar

Top Corneal Treatment / Keratoplasty Doctors in Chennai

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 Chennai after Corneal Transplant / Keratoplasty

Archana

“The doctors and staff at MantraCare in Delhi were professional and kind, providing exceptional care under difficult circumstances. The surgery itself went smoothly, with the doctors successfully replacing my cornea and adjusting my sight to 20/20.”

– Sharon (Chennai)

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 Chennai.
At MantraCare Chennai, 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 Chennai 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 Chennai. 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.