What is a corneal transplant?

Corneal transplantation occurs in cases where the cornea loses its transparency or deforms. Corneal transplantation is transplanted from people who have died but whose corneas are healthy. After the transplant, the person regains his vision ability again.

In addition, corneal transplants are transplanted separately as upper and lower layers.

The cornea is a nonvascular tissue. This feature of the cornea provides a more successful operation compared to all other transplant surgeries. 

How is Corneal Transplant Surgery Performed?

Corneal transplantation is performed under local or general anaesthesia. The eyelids and their surroundings are cleaned, a small instrument is inserted to keep the eyelids open. The specialist carefully removes the damaged cornea, and the transparent cornea is placed on the recipient bed. The eye is covered with a protective bandage at the end of the surgery.

In Which Eye Diseases Is Cornea Transplantation Performed?

• Corneal oedema after unsuccessful cataract surgery,
• Diseases occurring on the surface due to thinning of the cornea,
• Inherited diseases such as corneal dystrophies,
• Herpes and corneal staining caused by infection, which we call eye herpes,
• If the cornea is damaged in cases such as accident or trauma, and in patients who have had a previous cornea transplant, corneal transplantation is performed again if the tissue does not accept it.