Keratoplasty /Cornea Transplant Surgery in Sri Ganganagar

There are several types of corneal transplant surgeries available, 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 typically considered first-line options for patients with advanced dry eye syndrome.

PK is a procedure in which the surgeon removes a small amount of the damaged outer layer of the cornea using a microscope. This surgery is generally safe and effective, but it has a higher complication rate than other types of surgery. 

DSEK is a similar procedure that uses a special tool to remove more of the cornea’s outer layer than PK. It also has a higher complication rate, but it may be more effective in treating severe dry eye syndrome.

DMEK is an outpatient surgery that uses a laser to cut away part of the Descemet’s membrane, which covers the inside surface of the cornea. This procedure may be more effective than DSEK or DALK in treating advanced dry eye syndrome, because it does not require as much removal of the cornea’s outer layer. DMEK also has lower complication rates than DSEK or DALK.

DALK is an inpatient surgery that uses a laser to remove the entire front layer of the cornea. This procedure may be more effective than DSEK or DMEK in treating advanced dry eye syndrome, but it has a higher complication rate. SALK is an outpatient surgery that removes only the outermost layer of the cornea. This procedure is generally safe and effective, but it has a lower success rate than other types of surgery.