Organ Transplant

Corneal Transplant

DALK, DSAEK, and DMEK lamellar corneal transplant at specialized eye centers. Shorter donor waitlist than West.

Treatment Options

Recommended Centers

$6,500

Starting From

7-21 days

Typical Wait

Treatment Plans for Corneal Transplant

Compare evidence-based options at top Chinese hospitals — transparent pricing, typical wait, and recovery time.

Flagship Plan

DSAEK Endothelial Transplant

Posterior lamellar graft for Fuchs dystrophy and bullous keratopathy.

Wait Time

14-21 days

Hospital Stay

3-5 days

Recovery

4-8 weeks

Estimated Price

Approx. $8,500

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Price Comparison: China vs. USA

🇨🇳 China

$6,500

🇺🇸 USA

$27,500+

Save up to $21,000 per treatment

Procedure Steps

Pre-op: specular microscopy + corneal topography + OCT

Donor cornea preparation: dissection of posterior 100-150 μm lamella

Topical or peribulbar anesthesia

3-5mm corneal incision + descemetorhexis (removal of diseased endothelium)

Donor lamella inserted via injector or forceps + air bubble injection

60-90 minute supine positioning to ensure adherence

Air-fluid exchange + stromal hydration of incision

Discharge with strict supine rest × 24 hours

What is DSAEK?

Descemet stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty replaces only the inner layer of the cornea (100-150 microns thick) rather than the full thickness. This selective surgery has revolutionized treatment of endothelial dysfunction (Fuchs dystrophy, bullous keratopathy) with faster recovery and lower rejection rates.

Why China?

Cost: $5,500-$9,500 vs. $15,000-$30,000 in the US
Donor availability: Established corneal banks in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou
DMEK option: Ultra-thin (15-20 μm) Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty available at expert centers
Combined surgery: Triple procedure (DSAEK + cataract + IOL) common

Who is a candidate?

Fuchs endothelial dystrophy with vision impact
Pseudophakic bullous keratopathy
Failed prior penetrating keratoplasty
ICE syndrome, posterior polymorphous dystrophy

Outcomes

Visual recovery: 20/40 or better in 80-90% at 6 months. Graft survival 5 years: 90%+. Rejection rate: 5-10% (vs 20-30% PKP). Endothelial cell loss: 30-40% at 1 year.

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