Keratoplasty /Cornea Transplant Surgery in Haridwar

There are many types of corneal transplant surgery, each with its own advantages and disadvantages.

The most common type of corneal transplant is penetrating keratoplasty (PK), which is usually the best option for people with a severe or advanced form of keratoconus. PK involves removing the damaged portion of the eye’s cornea and replacing it with an artificial implant. This type of surgery is usually done through a small incision in the corner of the eye. PK is the most common type of corneal transplant, and it is usually the best option for people with a severe or advanced form of keratoconus.

Another type of corneal transplant surgery is Descemet’s stripping endothelial keratoplasty (DSEK/ DSAEK). DSEK involves removing a small amount of the eye’s superficial layer of cells and then sealing off the opening with a layer of healthy tissue. This procedure is often used to replace a severely damaged or irredeemable central part of the eye’s cornea. DSEK can also be used to treat people who have progressive wet AMD, which is an inherited form of blindness caused by damage to the macular area inside your eyes. In some cases, DSEK can also be used to correct mild forms of refractive error.

Descemet’s membrane endothelial keratoplasty (DMEK) is a newer type of transplant surgery that is similar to DSEK. The main difference between DMEK and DSEK is that, in DMEK, only the layer of cells that are responsible for pumping fluid out of the eye (the endothelium) is transplanted. This makes DMEK a less invasive type of surgery, and it also reduces the risk of rejection. DMEK is often used to treat people who have Fuchs’ dystrophy, a condition that causes the cornea to swell and become cloudy. 

Deep Anterior Lamellar Keratoplasty (DALK) is a type of corneal transplant surgery that is used to treat people who have keratoconus. In DALK, the surgeon removes the central part of the eye’s cornea, leaving the surrounding tissue intact. The advantage of this procedure is that it preserves the eye’s natural defence mechanisms, which reduces the risk of rejection. DALK is often used as an alternative to PK for people with mild to moderate forms of keratoconus. Deep Anterior Lamellar Keratoplasty (DALK) is a type of corneal transplant surgery that is used to treat people who have keratoconus. In DALK, the surgeon removes the central part of the eye’s cornea, leaving the surrounding tissue intact. The advantage of this procedure is that it preserves the eye’s natural defence mechanisms, which reduces the risk of rejection. DALK is often used as an alternative to PK for people with mild to moderate forms of keratoconus.

Superficial anterior lamellar keratoplasty (SALK) is a type of corneal transplant surgery that is used to treat people who have keratoconus. In SALK, the surgeon removes the central part of the eye’s cornea, leaving the surrounding tissue intact. The advantage of this procedure is that it preserves the eye’s natural defence mechanisms, which reduces the risk of rejection. SALK is often used as an alternative to PK for people with mild to moderate forms of keratoconus.

Artificial Cornea Transplant (Keratoprosthesis) is a type of surgery that is used to treat people who have severe corneal damage that cannot be corrected with a traditional corneal transplant. In this procedure, the surgeon removes the damaged portion of the eye’s cornea and replaces it with an artificial implant. Keratoprosthesis is often used to treat people who have advanced keratoconus, and it is also sometimes used to treat people who have failed previous corneal transplant surgeries.