CORNEA (EYE) TRANSPLANT

New Clarity for Your Vision

What is a Corneal Transplant?

Commonly known as an "eye transplant," the correct term refers specifically to the transplantation of the cornea - the transparent, front layer of the eye. This procedure, also called keratoplasty, is performed when the patient's own cornea no longer fulfills its function due to disease, injury, or congenital abnormality.

The cloudy or damaged tissue is removed and replaced with clear donor tissue. This tissue comes from a certified eye bank. Depending on the clinical picture, either the entire cornea or just certain layers can be transplanted. The procedure is performed under local or general anesthesia—safe and largely painless.

How does the recovery process work?

A corneal transplant is one of the most successful transplants of all. Nevertheless, careful aftercare is important:

• In most cases, vision improves significantly.
• In some cases, glasses or contact lenses may also be necessary for optimal vision correction.
• The fine threads often remain in the eye permanently – without discomfort.
• Eye drops are usually used for 3–6 months.
• In the rare event of graft rejection, a repeat transplant is usually possible.

After just a few days, patients are usually back to their daily lives – with clearer vision and a new quality of life.

More clarity for your vision – with modern corneal transplantation.

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