Corneal Transplant

If you have suffered an injury to the cornea or been diagnosed with a corneal disease, corneal transplants may be the best treatment option. By replacing an unhealthy cornea with a healthy donor cornea, transplant surgery can improve impaired vision.

Corneal transplant surgery can remedy a number of corneal conditions:

• Keratoconus
• Thinning, swelling, and/or clouding of the cornea
• Infection or injury-related corneal scarring
• Corneal ulcers

Corneal Transplant Procedure

Cornea transplant surgery is an outpatient procedure performed while you’re under local anesthetic. Our experienced surgeon replaces any abnormal corneal tissue with healthy tissue. They then stich the cornea closed and place a protective shield over your eye.

After the surgery, you’ll be given medication to minimize discomfort and prevent your body from rejecting the transplant. The cornea typically heals completely in several weeks, and vision gradually improves over a couple of months.

Corneal Transplant Results

The results of corneal transplant surgery depend on a range of factors, including your age, health, and the existing condition of your cornea. When performed by our skilled eye surgeons, the procedure often allows patients to enjoy improved vision with the help of eyeglasses, contact lenses , or laser eye surgery.

If have a cornea injury, or if you believe you have a cornea disease, contact us today to schedule a consultation with one of our board-certified ophthalmologists—who are also trained surgeons. They’ll help you understand the injury or disease and your treatment options.