Keratoplasty /Cornea Transplant Surgery in Mira-Bhayandar

There are several types of corneal transplant surgeries, each with its own 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 all procedures that reconstruct the cornea using donor tissue. Artificial Cornea Transplant (Keratoprosthesis) is a newer technique that uses a prosthetic component to replace the damaged or diseased cornea.

• PK is the most common type of surgery performed, and it is generally safe and successful. However, it can be difficult to implant the prosthetic device and there is a risk of rejection of the new eye tissue. 
• DSEK/ DSAEK has improved success rates over PK, but there is a higher risk of graft failure due to complications during surgery. 
• DMEK has the lowest failure rate of all five techniques, but it requires a longer surgical time and may not be suitable for patients who have significant vision loss due to Diabetes mellitus or other medical conditions. 
• DALK is an emerging procedure that has shown promising results in recent studies, but further research is needed to confirm these results.
• SALK is a newer technique that has fewer complications than PK, but it is less effective in correcting vision problems.