Cornea transplant surgery, also known as keratoplasty, is a surgical procedure for replacing an unhealthy or non-functioning cornea with a healthy one. During this surgery, the surgeon replaces the defective cornea with the healthy cornea received from a deceased donor. Cornea transplant surgery improves vision and, hence, quality of life.
The cornea is the most frontal part of the eye structure. It protects the eyes against dirt, bacteria, other microbes, and UV light. The cornea, in association with the lens, helps focus light to improve vision clarity. There are many indications to undergo cornea transplant surgery, the most common reason being blurry vision or loss of vision due to underlying conditions. Those underlying conditions could include keratoconus, fuchs dystrophy, keratitis caused by microbes, corneal infections, injury to the eyes, previously done surgeries, ulcerations/tearing/scarring of the cornea, dystrophy, bullous keratopathy, etc.
Any individual with visual impairment must consult the ophthalmologist to determine if he/she is a candidate for a cornea transplant. The ophthalmologist may suggest transplantation if the cornea cannot be fixed by utilising different strategies. Cornea transplant surgery eliminates the injured endothelial tissue and replaces it with healthy corneal tissue from the donor. In contrast to the other keratoplasty surgeries, this procedure involves little or no stitching.
KD Hospital is a well-recognised centre for eye transplants. Through cornea transplants, many patients have received the gift of sight. With an expert ophthalmologist team and world-class diagnostic and surgical equipment, the entire process is smooth.
Additionally, the renal transplant coordinator is available at KD Hospital to counsel the patient and family regarding eye transplants, eye donations, and how the entire process works. Best infection control practices in hands allow KD Hospital to become one of Ahmedabad's best cornea transplant centre.
A successful cornea transplant allows the individual to recover their eyesight in a few weeks. It gives them the option to live an improved quality of life without compromising on vision.
