Corneal transplant - Overview
The surgery usually is finished within 1 hour. An anesthetic will be used so patients don’t feel any pain. In corneal transplant,
During laser treatment, a laser is used to close leaky blood vessels in the eye. It may be used to treat:
- The eye is held open with a speculum (A)
- A laser is used to make an initial cut in the existing cornea (B)
- The surgeon uses scissors to remove it (C)
- Donor cornea is placed (D)
- It is stitched with very fine sutures (E)
Cornea transplant is a serious surgery. Even though it is safe, it does have a low risk of complications, including:
- Eye infection
- Glaucoma
- Problems with the stitches
- Rejection of the donor cornea
Before Surgery:
- Get an eye exam from an eye doctor to make sure the surgery is safe
- Inform the doctor of all the medicines and treatments you are taking
After the Surgery:
- Follow the doctor and counsellor’s instructions closely. Take eye drops or medicines as advised.
- Protect your eye from injury
- Return for follow-ups with an eye doctor
- Avoid bathing in unclean river water
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