Cornea Services
Clarity Starts at the Surface
Duration
30-90 minutes
Recovery
3-12 months
Success Rate
90%+
Est. Cost
₹30,000 – ₹2,50,000
Overview
The cornea is the clear, dome-shaped front surface of your eye that plays a crucial role in focusing vision. Our cornea specialists treat conditions ranging from infections and keratoconus to corneal scarring, offering advanced procedures including corneal transplants.
When Do You Need This?
Treatment Options
Penetrating Keratoplasty (PK)
Full-thickness corneal transplant replacing the entire damaged cornea with a donor cornea.
DALK (Deep Anterior Lamellar Keratoplasty)
Partial-thickness transplant preserving the patient's inner corneal layer, reducing rejection risk.
DSEK/DMEK
Endothelial keratoplasty replacing only the innermost corneal layer for conditions like Fuchs dystrophy.
Corneal Collagen Cross-Linking (C3R)
UV-riboflavin treatment to strengthen and stabilize the cornea in keratoconus.
How to Prepare
Detailed corneal evaluation and topography
Pachymetry and specular microscopy
Blood tests and medical clearance
Discussion of donor tissue availability
Understanding realistic recovery expectations
Recovery & Aftercare
Strict adherence to anti-rejection eye drops
Protect eye from injury
Regular follow-up for graft monitoring
Suture removal at scheduled intervals
Vision may continue improving for up to 12 months