Keratoplasty /Cornea Transplant Surgery in Gorakhpur

There are six main types of corneal transplant surgeries: 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) and artificial cornea transplant (keratoprosthesis). Each type has its own benefits and drawbacks, so it’s important to choose the right surgery for your specific needs.

Penetrating keratoplasty is the most common type of corneal transplant surgery, and it involves using a special instrument called a keratectomy knife to remove the damaged outer layer of the eye’s surface. This procedure is often used to treat conditions like myopia, astigmatism and cataracts.

Descemet’s stripping endothelial keratoplasty is a more advanced version of PK surgery that uses high-powered lasers to break down the damaged cells in the eye’s surface. This procedure is ideal for patients who have moderate to severe astigmatism or significant cataracts.

Descemet’s membrane endothelial keratoplasty is a less-invasive version of DSEK that uses warm water and suction to remove the damaged cells from the eye’s surface. This procedure is ideal for patients who have mild to moderate astigmatism or cataracts.

Deep anterior lamellar keratoplasty is a newer type of transplant surgery that involves creating a pocket in the eye’s surface and inserting a thin, clear disc of donor tissue. This procedure is ideal for patients who have healthy corneas but are suffering from conditions like Fuchs’ dystrophy or keratoconus.

Superficial anterior lamellar keratoplasty is similar to DALK surgery, but it involves removing only the outermost layer of the eye’s surface. This procedure is ideal for patients who have healthy corneas but are suffering from conditions like Fuchs’ dystrophy or keratoconus.

An artificial cornea transplant, or keratoprosthesis, is a type of transplant surgery that involves using a synthetic cornea to replace the damaged tissue in the eye. This procedure is ideal for patients who have failed other types of transplant surgery or who have severe corneal damage. Keratoprosthesis surgery is a complex procedure that requires a team of skilled surgeons. The surgery usually takes place in two stages, and it’s important to choose a surgeon who has experience with this type of transplant.