When the cornea is scarred, swollen or thinning, we look at every option before recommending a transplant — and when a graft is right, we explain exactly which kind and why, in plain language.
Each graft type replaces a different depth of the cornea. Your specialist matches the right one to how much of your cornea is actually diseased.
Replaces the entire central cornea.
Used for deep infection, severe injury or scarring through every layer.Replaces only the front layers; your own inner layer stays.
First choice for keratoconus and front-layer scars.Replaces just the innermost pump layer through a small opening.
For Fuchs' dystrophy and swelling after eye surgery.Laser-cut, interlocking edges instead of a plain circular cut.
Can be combined with PK or DALK where suitable.We look at what could protect your own cornea before we talk about replacing it.
Corneal cross-linking to halt progressive keratoconus
Rigid or scleral contact lenses for sharper vision
Medical treatment for infection or inflammation
Laser polishing of surface scars in selected cases
A transplant when the cornea is too scarred, swollen or thin for the above
Corneal topography and tomography to map every layer and confirm the diagnosis.
Understand full-thickness vs. lamellar options, and whether laser-assisted cutting suits your eye.
Usually day-care, roughly 1–2 hours, most often under local anaesthesia with sedation.
Structured steroid and antibiotic drops, staged stitch removal, and a rejection-watch checklist.
Caught early, rejection is usually treatable with drops. Doctors remember it as RSVP.
Redness that does not settle
Sensitivity to light
Vision dropping or turning hazy
Pain in the eye
Final cost depends on the graft type, whether laser is used, donor tissue arrangement and hospital stay. Our care team explains each factor before you decide.
Many grafts last for years, some for decades. It depends on the reason for the graft, your eye and how faithfully you follow up.
Very often, yes. The graft clears the eye; glasses or a contact lens fine-tune the final vision.
It varies with availability. We give a realistic estimate once you are assessed and listed.
No. Most people with keratoconus never need one, especially if caught early and treated with cross-linking.
Modern lens options for confident, comfortable sight.
Specialist-led care for retina and diabetic eye conditions.
Eyelid, orbit and eye-area care.