{"id":439,"date":"2026-03-23T17:05:03","date_gmt":"2026-03-23T15:05:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/glaucoma-laser-eyecenter.beta4u.gr\/?page_id=439"},"modified":"2026-03-24T15:17:19","modified_gmt":"2026-03-24T13:17:19","slug":"metamoschefsi-keratoeidous","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/glaucoma-laser-eyecenter.beta4u.gr\/en\/sygchroni-ofthalmologia\/metamoschefsi-keratoeidous\/","title":{"rendered":"Corneal Transplantation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Written by Vasileios Kozobolis, founder of the Hellenic Center for Research & Therapy of Eye Diseases (ELKETHOP)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nFull Medical Biography<\/a>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once the surgery is completed, vision gradually improves. Within a year, the cornea heals, and full vision is typically restored.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Procedure<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

The Scientific Director of the Glaucoma Laser Eye Center Athens, Prof. V. Kozompolis, is a member of the European Eye Bank Association.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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