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Cornea transplant information and international destinations
A corneal transplant, also called keratoplasty, seeks to restore a patient's vision by replacing a damaged cornea with a new one from a donor.
The patient's vision can be improved with a cornea transplant, and the discomfort brought on by the damaged cornea can be lessened. Depending on the patient's health, the transplant may be full or partial, in which case, only a tiny portion of the cornea, like the endothelium, is replaced.
Keep in mind that in order to find an appropriate transplant, you must first see your eye doctor, and see what are the protocols to qualify for a transplant.
Keep in mind that in order to find an appropriate transplant, you must first see your eye doctor, and see what are the protocols to qualify for a transplant.
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Benefits
Rapid process
High rates of success
Brings back lost vision
Lowers the need for medication
High rates of success
Brings back lost vision
Lowers the need for medication
Includes
Donated Corneal tissue
Cornea transplant
Procedure:
1 hr.
Hospital stay: 30 min - 1 hr.
Cleared to fly: 2 - 14 days
Hospital stay: 30 min - 1 hr.
Cleared to fly: 2 - 14 days
After surgery
Out of town patients’ follow-ups are scheduled with the ophthalmologist after 7 - 15 days from a cornea transplant. Patients are clear for flying after 2 - 14 days from a cornea transplant.
Note: Follow-ups can be arranged as face-to-face or virtually. If needed, you can go to your primary care physician to remove sutures or get medication adjustments.
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Cornea transplant frequent questions
Get answers to our most frequently asked questions and what to expect after the surgery.
Do I qualify for a corneal transplant?
Patients who have swelling, abnormal growths, or other conditions on the cornea that potentially impair vision are candidates for surgery. To find out if you are a candidate for surgery, we advise you to consult one of our international doctors.
How can I get ready for surgery?
To evaluate the state of your cornea, the doctor will examine your eye. While some medications can still be taken up to two days prior to surgery, doctors will typically ask you to stop taking them two weeks prior. In order to find out how to get ready, we advise you to consult one of our medical experts.
Will I be in pain during surgery?
Your eyes will be numbed with drops by the doctor so that you just experience pressure on the eye during the operation. General anesthesia may be requested by some patients from the surgeon. We advise you to consult one of our qualified doctors to determine what is best for your body.
What occurs after surgery?
You can feel some irritation, a burning feeling, and your eyes will be moist just after the treatment. Following surgery, your vision will first be cloudy for a few weeks before progressively becoming clearer.
Disclaimer: This information does not reflect the medical advice from our clinics. All cases are different and this treatment may not suit you. Always refer to a medical professional with the certification and experience. All of our physicians are fully qualified to perform these procedures. For more information and diagnosis contact one of our top specialized clinics.
In all medical procedures, there are chances of complications, the specialist will provide you detailed information about the risks of the procedure, talk to the specialist directly.
In all medical procedures, there are chances of complications, the specialist will provide you detailed information about the risks of the procedure, talk to the specialist directly.