What is Corneal Transplant?

A corneal transplant is a surgical procedure that replaces damaged or diseased corneal tissue with healthy donor tissue. It is performed to restore vision, reduce pain, and improve the overall health of the eye. Common techniques include DALK (Deep Anterior Lamellar Keratoplasty), DSAEK (Descemet's Stripping Automated Endothelial Keratoplasty), and DMEK (Descemet Membrane Endothelial Keratoplasty), each tailored to specific corneal conditions. These are advanced lamellar procedures that selectively replace only the diseased layers, leading to faster recovery and lower rejection risk compared to full-thickness transplants.