Keratoplasty /Cornea Transplant Surgery in Kota
Affordable Corneal treatment with PK, DALK, DSEK & DMEK by the top cornea surgeons
Cornea Transplant / Keratoplasty In Kota
A 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 at the front of the eye and plays a vital role in vision. A transplant can restore vision lost due to conditions such as corneal ulcers, scarring from injury or disease, or dystrophies that cause the cornea to thicken and distort.
In Kota, there are many hospitals that offer this surgery. However, it is important to choose a hospital carefully, as not all hospitals are equally equipped to handle this delicate procedure. Make sure to do your research and pick a hospital with a good reputation for successful transplants.
Recovery from surgery takes some time, but most people experience significant improvement in vision within a few months. With proper care and follow-up, transplant patients can enjoy long-term success with their new corneas.
Types of Corneal Transplant Surgeries
There are a variety of types of corneal transplant surgeries available, each with its own advantages and disadvantages. The most common type of transplant is penetrating keratoplasty (PK), which involves removing the damaged layer of the cornea and replacing it with an artificial replacement. This procedure is often recommended when there is significant damage to the surface of the cornea, as in cases of burns or injuries.
Another common type of surgery is Descemet’s stripping endothelial keratoplasty (DSEK/DSAEK). This procedure replaces the damaged layer of the corneal endothelium with an artificial replacement. DSEK is often recommended in cases where there is extensive damage to the outer layer of the cornea, as in diseases like lupus or eczema.
Descemet’s membrane endothelial keratoplasty (DMEK) is a newer option that replaces only part of the damaged layer of the corneal endothelium. This procedure is often recommended in cases where there is only limited damage to the outer layer of the cornea, or when patients are unwilling or unable to have a PK surgery.
Deep anterior lamellar keratoplasty (DALK) is a more advanced option than DSEK and DMEK. It involves removing both the inner and outer layers of the cornea, leaving only the stroma (the thickest layer of the cornea). This procedure is often recommended in cases where there is significant damage to both the inner and outer layers of the cornea, or when patients are unable to have a PK surgery.
Superficial anterior lamellar keratoplasty (SALK) is similar to DALK, but it involves removing only the outer layer of the cornea. This procedure is often recommended in cases where there is limited damage to the outer layer of the cornea, or when patients are unwilling or unable to have a PK surgery.
Artificial Cornea Transplant (Keratoprosthesis) An artificial cornea transplant (also called a keratoprosthesis) is a more complex surgery that involves attaching an artificial cornea to the eye. This procedure is often recommended in cases where there is significant damage to the cornea and other options have failed. Keratoprosthesis surgery is a more complicated surgery than PK, and it has a higher risk of complications.
Cornea Transplant Surgery Cost In Kota
The cost of corneal treatment surgery in Kota varies between ₹40,000/eye to ₹80,000/eye depending on the procedure. MantraCare is one of the best cornea hospitals in Kota, and it offers corneal treatment at the most competitive prices. MantraCare also offers insurance and financing EMI options for corneal treatment in Kota to make the procedure more affordable for patients.
Cornea Treatment Options | Description | Cost (₹) |
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Penetrating Keratoplasty (PK) in Kota | Full thickness corneal transplant (entire cornea is replaced) | 55,000 |
Descemet’s Stripping Endothelial Keratoplasty (DSEK/ DSAEK) in Kota | Damaged 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 Kota | Damaged inner corneal layer is removed through a small incision | 50000 |
Deep Anterior Lamellar Keratoplasty (DALK) in Kota | Partial thickness corneal transplant (used in case of keratoconus or bulging cornea) | 45000 |
Superficial anterior lamellar keratoplasty (SALK) in Kota | Partial thickness corneal transplant wherein the front layer of the cornea is replaced (Stroma and endothelium are unharmed) | 45000 |
Artificial Cornea Transplant (Keratoprosthesis) in Kota | Corneal transplant with artificial cornea (If not eligible for a donor cornea) | 80000 |
Cornea Hospitals in Kota
There are several cornea eye hospitals in Kota, including MantraCare Kota, Eye Clinic Kota, Eye Center Kota, and Eye Mantra Kota. EyeMantra is one of Kota’s leading Cornea treatment center, with over 100,000 eyes operated by its doctors. Our hospitals in Kota are accessible from the following areas :
- Sakat Pura
- Chawani
- Baran Road
- Bundi Road
- Mahaveer Nagar
- Vigyan Nagar
- Swami Vivekananda Nagar
- Anantpura
- Borkhera
- Dadabari
- Instrumentation Limited Colony
- Dhanmandi
- Poonam Calony
- Jk Colony
- Naya Gaon
- Nanta
- Rawatbhata
- Bajrang Nagar
- Police Line
- Ramganj Mandi
- Dadwara
- Keshavpura
- Gumanpura
- Civil Lines
- Sector-4
- Bhimganj Mandi
- Kherajagpura
- Laxmi Pura
- Nayapura
- Gaytri Vihar
- Pachpahar
- Shashtri Nagar
- Transport Nagar
- Rama Krishna Puram
- New Railway Colony
- Mahaveer Colony
- Julmi
- Mandana
- Kunhari
- Raipura
- Ganesh Nagar
- Kewal Nagar
- Kota Industrial Area
- Sawaimadhopur Road
- Gudla
- Kishorepura
- Bargaon
- Railway Station Area
- Ranpur
- Ladpura
- Thekra
- Rampura
- Rawatbhata Road
- Vinoba Bhave Nagar
- Kasar
- Naya Nohra
Happy Patients from Kota after Corneal Transplant / Keratoplasty
“I am extremely, extremely happy with MantraCare and the corneal transplant surgery that they have done for me. It has been a long, complicated process and I am glad that I was able to have it done at such an affordable cost.”
– Sharon (Kota)