Corneal Transplantation

Written by Vasileios Kozobolis, founder of the Hellenic Center for Research & Therapy of Eye Diseases (ELKETHOP)

Full Medical Biography

Corneal Transplantation is always the last resort in treating any severe corneal pathology. However, it is a procedure that shows a high success rate of approximately 90% in patients up to 35 years old.

Once the surgery is completed, vision gradually improves. Within a year, the cornea heals, and full vision is typically restored.

Procedure

During the operation, the diseased cornea is replaced with a graft that has undergone strict evaluation to ensure its suitability. After penetrating keratoplasty, astigmatism is very common, which can be corrected with laser treatment.

Penetrating keratoplasty can be combined with cataract surgery and the implantation of either a posterior chamber intraocular lens or an ARTISAN lens, depending on the specific characteristics of each eye.

Today, we can also perform partial-thickness corneal transplants (DSAEK, DMEK, DALK), which offer significant benefits for the patient.

The Scientific Director of the Glaucoma Laser Eye Center Athens, Prof. V. Kozompolis, is a member of the European Eye Bank Association.

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