Keratoplasty /Cornea Transplant Surgery in Jalandhar

There are a variety of types of corneal transplants available to patients, each with its own benefits and disadvantages. 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 all surgeries that involve the removal of part or all of the cornea.

The benefits of these surgeries depend largely on the type of surgery performed. PK is generally less invasive than DSEK and DSAEK, resulting in a smaller scar and quicker recovery time. DMEK is a more complex surgery than either DSEK or DSAEK, but it has the potential to result in better overall vision because it can improve visual acuity in both eyes. DALK has the most significant benefit for vision, as it can restore nearsightedness or farsightedness to near-normal levels. SALK is usually less effective than other types of corneal transplants for restoring vision, but it is often the only option available to patients who have severe refractive errors such as astigmatism or high myopia.