Keratoplasty /Cornea Transplant Surgery in Varanasi
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A cornea transplant, also known as keratoplasty, is a surgical procedure to replace the diseased or damaged cornea with a healthy donor cornea. The transplant surgery is performed under general anesthesia and takes about two hours. Cornea transplantation is indicated for patients with advanced corneal disease that has failed to respond to medical therapy, and for those who have suffered from trauma or other injuries to the eye.
The surgery involves removing the central portion of the patient’s diseased cornea and replacing it with a healthy donor cornea. The success rate of cornea transplant surgery is very high, with over 95% of patients achieving good vision following surgery.
If you are considering a cornea transplant in Varanasi, you can be assured that you will receive high-quality care from our experienced team of surgeons. We offer a range of financing options to make the surgery affordable for everyone.
Causes Of Corneal Diseases
Types of Corneal Transplant Surgeries
There are a variety of types of corneal transplants, 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 types of keratoprosthesis procedures.
PK is a relatively new procedure that uses a surgical blade to make a small hole in the cornea and remove some of the layers below the surface. This leaves a “window” into the underlying tissue where the graft can be placed. DSEK/ DSAEK is also a newer procedure that uses a surgical blade to make a small hole in the cornea, but instead of removing some of the layers below the surface, it removes all of it. This leaves a thin film of tissue over the hole that must be protected by glasses or contact lenses. DMEK is similar to DSEK/ DSAEK, but instead of using a surgical blade, it uses heat and pressure to strip away the layer below the surface. DMEK has two main advantages: it is less invasive than DSEK/ DSAEK and it doesn’t require any surgery on the eye other than the removal of the diseased cornea.
DALK is a more traditional type of transplant that uses a surgical blade to make a large hole in the cornea and remove the entire layer below the surface. This leaves a thick layer of tissue over the hole that must be protected with glasses or contact lenses. SALK is similar to DALK, but instead of using a surgical blade, it uses heat and pressure to strip away the layer below the surface. SALK has two main advantages: it is less invasive than DALK and it doesn’t require any surgery on the eye other than the removal of the diseased cornea.
Cornea Transplant Surgery Cost In Varanasi
The cost of corneal treatment surgery in Varanasi varies between ₹40,000/eye to ₹80,000/eye depending on the procedure. MantraCare is one of the best cornea hospitals in Varanasi, and it offers corneal treatment at the most competitive prices. MantraCare also offers insurance and financing EMI options for corneal treatment in Varanasi to make the procedure more affordable for patients.
| Cornea Treatment Options | Description | Cost (₹) |
|---|---|---|
| Penetrating Keratoplasty (PK) in Varanasi | Full thickness corneal transplant (entire cornea is replaced) | 55,000 |
| Descemet’s Stripping Endothelial Keratoplasty (DSEK/ DSAEK) in Varanasi | 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 Varanasi | Damaged inner corneal layer is removed through a small incision | 50000 |
| Deep Anterior Lamellar Keratoplasty (DALK) in Varanasi | Partial thickness corneal transplant (used in case of keratoconus or bulging cornea) | 45000 |
| Superficial anterior lamellar keratoplasty (SALK) in Varanasi | Partial thickness corneal transplant wherein the front layer of the cornea is replaced (Stroma and endothelium are unharmed) | 45000 |
| Artificial Cornea Transplant (Keratoprosthesis) in Varanasi | Corneal transplant with artificial cornea (If not eligible for a donor cornea) | 80000 |
Cornea Hospitals in Varanasi
There are several cornea eye hospitals in Varanasi, including MantraCare Varanasi, Eye Clinic Varanasi, Eye Center Varanasi, and Eye Mantra Varanasi. EyeMantra is one of Varanasi’s leading Cornea treatment center, with over 100,000 eyes operated by its doctors. Our hospitals in Varanasi are accessible from the following areas :
- Vidyapeeth Road
- Ashok Nagar
- Sigra
- Sikraul
- Harhua
- Sunderpur
- Paharia
- Shivpur
- Sadalpur
- Bhagwanpur
- Bhikharipur
- Pandeypur
- Chittupur
- Ramnagar
- Kesharipur
- Manduwadih
- Mahmoorganj
- Chandpur
- Nagwa
- Sidhgiribagh
- Bajardiha
- Mahamanapuri Colony
- Chetganj
- Sarnath
- Bhadawar
- Bhojuveer
- Vivek Nagar Colony
- Parao
- Jaitpura
- Lanka
- susuwahi
- Chaukaghat
- Bhullanpur
- Chowk
- Kandwa
- Chitaipur
- Kakarmatta
- Rohania
- Anandbagh
- Kotwali
- Natiimli
- Sultanpur
- Kachnar
- Vishwanath Puri Colony
- Karaundi
- Nagwa Lanka
- Bhelupur
- Pura Raghunathpur
- Hanuman Nagar
- Babatpur
- Konia
- Belwariya
- Shivala
- Chandmari
- Mavaiya
- Padao
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Happy Patients from Varanasi after Corneal Transplant / Keratoplasty
“MantraCare has given me significant relief from the pain and discomfort that I was experiencing for about six years. I am grateful for this surgery because it has allowed me to see my son’s face once again.”
– Sharon (Varanasi)