Cornea Transplant / Keratoplasty In Howrah​

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, outermost layer of the eye and plays a vital role in focusing light. A transplant is usually needed when other treatments, such as glasses or contact lenses, cannot improve vision.

Cornea transplants are performed regularly at eye hospitals across the country. In Howrah, there are several hospitals that offer this procedure. The cost of a transplant can vary depending on the hospital and the type of transplant required. However, most transplants are covered by insurance.

If you are considering a cornea transplant, it is important to speak with an experienced surgeon in Howrah to learn more about the risks and benefits of the procedure.

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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 several types of corneal transplant surgeries, each with its own specific benefits and drawbacks. 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 the most common types of corneal transplants.

  • PK is a type of surgery in which the surgeon first makes a small hole in the eye using a needle, then inserts a thin blade into the hole to cut away damaged tissue. 
  • DSEK is a more invasive surgery than PK and involves making larger holes in the eyes and removing more tissue. 
  • DMEK is a less-invasive technique that uses small sutures to attach the endothelium to the underlying surface of the cornea. 
  • DALK is an intermediate procedure between DSEK and DMEK and involves making smaller holes in the eyes and removing only superficial layers of tissue.
  • SALK is the most invasive procedure of all and involves making large holes in the eyes and removing much deeper layers of tissue. 

Cornea Transplant Surgery Cost In Howrah

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

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

Cornea Hospitals in Howrah

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

  • Amta
  • Andul
  • Ankurhati
  • Argari
  • Bagnan
  • Balaram Pota
  • Bally, Bally-Jagachha
  • Bally, Howrah
  • Bankra
  • Banupur
  • Bargachia
  • Barunda
  • Beldubi
  • Belepole
  • Belur, West Bengal
  • Bhandardaha
  • Bhattanagar
  • Bikihakola
  • Bipra Noapara
  • Chakapara
  • Chamrail
  • Chandrapur, Bagnan I
  • Chakapara
  • Chamrail
  • Chandrapur, Bagnan I
  • Gangadharpur, Howrah
  • Ghoraghata railway station
  • Ghusuri
  • Jagacha
  • Jagadishpur
  • Jagatballavpur
  • Jala Kendua
  • Jhorhat
  • Kalara
  • Kantlia
  • Karia, West Bengal
  • Kesabpur, India
  • Keshabpur
  • Khadinan
  • Khajutti
  • Khalia
  • Khalor
  • Mahiari
  • Makardaha
  • Manikpur, West Bengal
  • Mansinhapur
  • Mourigram
  • Salap
  • Salkia
  • Sankrail
  • Santoshpur, Uluberia
  • Santragachhi
  • Sarenga
  • Shibpur
  • Tentulkuli
  • Tikiapara

Top Corneal Treatment / Keratoplasty Doctors in Howrah

Doctor-Shweta
Dr. Shweta Jain
Cataract, Retina, Glaucoma, LASIK
Neha
Dr. Neha Wadhwa
LASIK
Saurabh
Dr. Saurabh Jain
Cataract, Retina, Glaucoma, LASIK
Harleen
Dr. Harleen Kaur
Cataract, Retina, Glaucoma, LASIK

Happy Patients from Howrah after Corneal Transplant / Keratoplasty

Archana

“I had a corneal transplant surgery from MantraCare in Howrah and I am really happy with the results. The entire experience was great, from their convenient clinic locations to their top-notch doctors, who were very caring and understanding. I highly recommend them.”

– Sharon (Howrah)

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 Howrah.
At MantraCare Howrah, 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 Howrah 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 Howrah. 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.