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Cornea Transplant Cost in India

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Advanced Cornea transplants and Comprehensive Eye Care at Yashoda Hospitals

Individuals with damaged corneas or corneal disorders often require corneoplasty to restore vision and alleviate discomfort. Corneal transplant surgery, also known as keratoplasty, involves replacing a portion of the cornea with donor tissue. This procedure helps restore clarity, reduce pain, and enhance the appearance of a diseased or injured cornea.
The cornea is essential for vision, contributing 65–75% of light refraction while acting as a protective barrier against foreign particles and UV radiation. Although it has a natural ability to heal, improper care can lead to scarring, infections, or vision impairment, making timely medical intervention crucial.

Yashoda Hospitals stands at the forefront of innovation and expertise in corneal transplantation. Our multidisciplinary team ensures a smooth patient journey, from diagnosis to recovery, through seamless coordination between specialists and support staff. With a high success rate in ocular surgeries, we are recognized among India’s leading hospitals, attracting patients from across the country and abroad for advanced eye care treatments.

What’s the current cost of a Cornea Transplant in India?

Depending on various factors, such as the type of surgery, duration of hospital stay, expertise of the surgeon, etc., the cost of a cornea transplant can vary from Rs. 60,000 to Rs. 1,10,000. It costs approximately Rs. 75,000.

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Cornea Transplant Cost in India Rs. 75,000 (approx.)

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Who needs a Cornea Transplant?

Conditions such as corneal scarring, keratoconus, corneal dystrophies, and corneal infections may necessitate a corneal transplant to restore vision and alleviate discomfort.

  • An individual with keratoconus, a condition in which the cornea bulges, has vision problems.
  • An individual with Fuchs’ dystrophy, a genetic disorder, has thinning or tearing of the cornea.
  • An individual with corneal scarring or ulcers due to infection or injury.
  • A patient with postoperative complications from eye surgery.

Types of cornea transplants:

A cornea transplant involves removing the entire thickness or part of the diseased cornea and replacing it with healthy donor tissue. The cornea surgeon will choose the appropriate method, which may include:

  • Penetrating Keratoplasty: A full-thickness transplant where the surgeon removes a small disk of corneal tissue and replaces it with donor tissue, secured with stitches that may be removed later.
  • Endothelial Keratoplasty: This method involves the removal of diseased tissue from the back layers of the cornea, including the endothelium and Descemet membrane.
    Endothelial keratoplasty is further divided into two types:
    a) Descemet Stripping Endothelial Keratoplasty (DSEK): Replaces up to one-third of the cornea with donor tissue.
    b) Descemet Membrane Endothelial Keratoplasty (DMEK): Uses a thinner and more fragile layer of donor tissue, making the procedure more challenging but commonly performed.
  • Anterior Lamellar Keratoplasty (ALK): This removes diseased tissue from the front corneal layers but leaves the back endothelial layer intact. 
  • Artificial Cornea Transplant (Keratoprosthesis): For patients not eligible for a donor cornea transplant, an artificial cornea may be implanted.
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Factors Affecting the Cost of Corneal Transplant:

  • Type of the hospital.
  • Expertise of the surgeon.
  • Pre- & postoperative costs.
  • Type of Procedure.
  • Insurance Coverages
  • Cost of the accommodated room.
  • Follow-up Appointments.

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Post-operative care :

  • Apply eye drops and other medications as directed for pain, swelling, and infection; use immunosuppressive drops to avoid rejection.
  • To protect your eye while it heals, wear glasses or eye shields.
  • Depending on the type of transplant, sleeping on your back for a while after surgery aids in the proper settling of the new corneal tissue.
  • Gradually return to your usual activities as directed by your surgeon.
  • Avoid pressing or rubbing your eyes, and take precautions to keep them safe.
  • Regular check-ups with an ophthalmologist in the first year are essential to monitor recovery and detect complications.
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Benefits of Corneal Transplant:

  • Improved corneal functionality and appearance
  • Corrects vision impairment.
  • Long-lasting benefits
  • Less likelihood of rejection.
  • Minimizes the pain caused by corneal damage
  • High success rates.

Make an informed decision about the cost of a corneal transplant.

The cost of a corneal transplant can vary depending on several factors, including the type of surgery, the length of the hospital stay, and the surgeon’s expertise. Choosing the right hospital that provides quality care for restoring your eye health or impaired vision at an affordable cost is essential to making the best decision for your treatment plan.

We at Yashoda Hospitals have a highly skilled team of surgeons specializing in corneal transplant surgeries. Integrating advanced technology enables personalized treatment tailored to each patient’s medical condition, resulting in the highest-quality care in India with outstanding functional results. We are recognized as one of the best hospitals for cataract surgeries, offering high success rates at a more affordable cost, so make your informed decision by reaching out to our team.

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Why Choose Yashoda Hospitals

Yashoda Hospitals is committed to providing world-class treatment for patients from across the globe. With the unique combination of state-of-the-art technology, intuitive care, and clinical excellence, we are the healthcare destination for thousands of international patients in India.

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Comprehensive Care

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Expert Doctors

Experienced specialists perform non-invasive and minimally invasive surgeries to provide the best treatment for international patients.

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Cutting-Edge Technology

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Clinical Excellence

We deliver excellence by delivering quick and efficient healthcare and through pioneering research that helps all our future.patients.

All major insurance are accepted for
Cornea Transplant Treatment

 

Our Locations

  • Malakpet Location

    Malakpet

  • Somajiguda Location

    Somajiguda

  • Secunderabad Location

    Secunderabad

  • Hitec City Location

    Hitec City

FAQ's

Approximately 90% of corneal transplant procedures are successful, though this can vary based on several factors, including the patient's general health.

Corneal transplantation helps restore vision lost due to corneal damage, but it might not be able to reverse blindness brought on by other factors, such as damage to the optic nerve.

The iris layer beneath the cornea is normally responsible for the color of the eye, so when corneal tissue, a transparent layer, is replaced during corneal transplantation, the patient does not experience any color change.

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