Cornea Transplant / Keratoplasty In Salem​

A cornea transplant, also called a keratoplasty, is a surgery to replace part of your cornea with healthy tissue from a donor. Your cornea is the clear, dome-shaped surface that covers the front of your eye. It helps focus light into your eye so you can see clearly.

Cornea transplants are done using two different types of procedures: full-thickness and partial-thickness. In a full-thickness transplant, the entire thickness of your damaged cornea is replaced with healthy donor tissue. In a partial-thickness transplant, only the inner layer of your cornea is replaced.

If you or someone you know is considering a cornea transplant, Salem is an excellent place to have the procedure done. With a number of skilled surgeons in the area, you can be sure that you will receive the best possible care.

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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 many types of corneal transplants available, each with its own advantages and disadvantages. The three most common types are penetrating keratoplasty (PK), Descemet’s stripping endothelial keratoplasty (DSEK/DSAEK), and Descemet’s membrane endothelial keratoplasty (DMEK). 

PK is the most common type of corneal transplant, and it is usually performed to replace a damaged or lost central cornea. DSEK is a more recent technique that uses a small incision in the lower lid to remove the entire stroma and Descemet’s Membrane. DMEK is similar to DSEK, but it uses a tiny incision in the upper lid to access the underlying Descemet membrane. Both DSEK and DMEK are less invasive than PK, but they also have fewer benefits. PK is the only type of transplant that can restore vision after a loss of central vision. Other types of transplants are not able to provide full restoration of vision, even if they succeed in restoring some basic functions such as seeing nearsightedly or wearing contact lenses.

Cornea Transplant Surgery Cost In Salem

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

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

Cornea Hospitals in Salem

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

  • Yercaud
  • Karukkalvadi
  • Valappadi
  • Omalur
  • Tharamangalam
  • Jagir Ammapalayam
  • Meyyanur
  • Idappadi
  • Chinna Thirupathi
  • Karuppur
  • Sankar Nagar
  • Sivaya Nagar
  • Maravaneri
  • Angammal Colony
  • Alagapuram
  • Reddiyur
  • Steel Plant Road
  • Fairlands
  • Seelanaickenpatti
  • Swarnapuri
  • Ammapet
  • Kannankurichi
  • Kennady Nagar
  • Nedunchalai Nagar
  • Attur
  • Achankuttapatty
  • Dadagapatti
  • Gugai
  • Magudanchavadi
  • Narasothipatti
  • Nilavarapatti
  • Attayampatti
  • Thalavaipatti
  • Kondappanaickenpatti
  • Danishpet
  • Sivathapuram
  • Ponnammapet
  • Ariyanoor
  • Uthamasolapuram
  • Annathanapatti
  • Nethimedu
  • Maniyanur
  • Dasanaikenpatty
  • Sankari
  • Mecheri
  • Kuppanur
  • Veeranam
  • Mamangam
  • Shevapet
  • Valasaiyur
  • Seerangapalayam
  • Old Suramangalam
  • Periya Pudur
  • Pagalpatti
  • Rakkipatti
  • First Agraharam

Top Corneal Treatment / Keratoplasty Doctors in Salem

Dr. Shweta Jain
Cataract, Retina, Glaucoma, LASIK
Dr. Akanksha Gautam
Retina Specialist
Dr. Surbi Taneja
Cataract, Glaucoma
Dr. Harleen Kaur
Cataract, Retina, Glaucoma

Happy Patients from Salem after Corneal Transplant / Keratoplasty

Archana

“The doctor was excellent and the care that I received from everyone at MantraCare in Salem was outstanding. The operation was a complete success, and my recovery has been quick and painless.”

– Sharon (Salem)

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 Salem.
At MantraCare Salem, 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 Salem 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 Salem. 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.