Penetrating Keratoplasty is one of the best options in corneal transplant. It stands a good chance of success rate and patient satisfaction according to the literature. Penetrating Keratoplasty can be considered as a long-term solution to vision problems and corneal complaints. Neera Eye Centre, being the best in the cornea surgery in India, assures you the best experience and outcomes from Penetrating Keratoplasty.
THE PROCEDURE
Penetrating keratoplasty, (PK) is the procedure of transplanting cornea from a donor to a recipient in cases of damage of cornea leading to loss of eyesight. In penetrating keratoplasty, a trephine, which is a circular cutting device cuts a specific diameter of the cornea of equal thickness from the donor. This is then transplanted onto the recipient. Prior to the transplantation, a circular cut of same thickness and diameter is made using trephine in the eyes of the recipient in order to make room for the graft.
POSTOPERATIVE RISKS
Along the bright side of the procedure, there are many factors that pose as risk factors for the same. As in every transplant, penetrating keratoplasty also faces the risk of autoimmune rejection, causing the transplant to be a failure. Along with these, other risk factors include glaucoma and microbial keratitis, which is an infection of the cornea. So, it is always important to know about your candidateship for the procedure before any decision. The expert panel of doctors at Neera eye care hospital, the best in penetrating keratoplasty in Delhi, can help you get the right solutions.
AFTER THE SURGERY
Good and effective care is very essential for the patient after the surgery, for then they can avoid a lot of postoperative complications. The patient can generally go home after the surgery on the same day. Antibiotic and steroids drops are administered for about 9-12 months in tapering dose. All sutures will be removed at about 12-24 months. Steroids and their dosage will be changed and regulated according to the graveness of the situations. In cases of any irritation, or emergencies, do not delay to reach out to Neera eye centre, to avoid worsening the situation.
Neera Eye Care hospital brings to you the best experience in cornea surgery, penetrating keratoplasty in specific. So, in cases of visual problems, hurry to get your appointments at Neera Eye Centre to forget about the pains you have had suffered!
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