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Penetrating keratoplasty is a procedure where the entire damaged or diseased cornea is replaced with a healthy donor tissue. Donor corneas come from organ donors and are harvested and distributed by a network of eye banks after meticulous screening for many diseases, including Hepatitis and HIV.
Who is Penetrating Keratoplasty for?
This procedure is ideal for patients with conditions such as keratoconus, corneal scarring, or other advanced corneal diseases that impair vision and cannot be corrected with glasses or contacts. It is recommended for individuals whose corneal damage impacts daily activities and overall quality of life.
What to Expect
Dr. Manusis conducts an in-depth consultation to determine the most suitable type of transplant (total or partial thickness) based on the patient’s unique condition. The surgery itself is usually done under local anesthesia. The donor cornea is held in place using sutures (typically 16-24). These sutures are sequentially removed in the office throughout the healing process. Recovery includes frequent follow-up visits, and visual rehabilitation can take up to one year, often requiring glasses for best results. Dr. Manusis guides post-surgical care to ensure the best results.
Sings of corneal transplant rejection include redness, light sensitivity, pain, and blurry vision. This is considered an emergency and should be rapidly treated.
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The Light Adjustable Lens enables post-surgical vision customization through UV light adjustments, ensuring sharper focus tailored to the patient’s needs.
Keratoconus is a vision disorder that occurs when the normally round cornea (the front part of the eye) becomes thin and irregular (cone) shaped. Symptoms first appear during puberty or the late teens and include blurred vision, changing glasses prescription, and glare.
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