What is Corneal Transplant Surgery?
Corneal transplantation, or keratoplasty, is a surgical procedure that replaces a damaged or diseased cornea with healthy donor tissue. The cornea is the clear dome at the front of the eye; when it becomes cloudy, scarred, or misshapen, it severely impairs vision.
Dr. Moataz Wessam performs the full spectrum of corneal transplant procedures — from traditional full-thickness transplants (PK) to the most advanced lamellar techniques including DALK (deep anterior lamellar keratoplasty), DSAEK, and DMEK — tailored precisely to each patient's condition.
Benefits of Treatment
Vision Restoration
Clear, functional vision restored for patients who have lost sight due to corneal disease or injury.
Minimal Invasiveness
Modern lamellar techniques replace only the affected layers, preserving healthy tissue and speeding recovery.
Long-term Results
With proper care, corneal transplants can provide lasting, life-changing vision improvement for decades.
Proven Expertise
Performed by a specialist with thousands of successful corneal surgeries using the latest microsurgical tools.
Conditions Treated
- Keratoconus
- Corneal scarring from infection or injury
- Fuchs' endothelial dystrophy
- Bullous keratopathy
- Failed previous corneal grafts
- Corneal opacities
The Surgical Process
Comprehensive Evaluation
Detailed corneal mapping, pachymetry, and endothelial cell count to determine the best transplant technique.
Surgical Planning
Personalised selection of donor tissue and transplant type (PK, DALK, DSAEK, or DMEK) based on your specific condition.
The Procedure
Performed under local or general anaesthesia, the surgery typically takes 1–2 hours with microsurgical precision.
Recovery & Follow-up
Close post-operative monitoring with a structured recovery programme to maximise graft success and visual outcomes.
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