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Pacis Centre, Waiyaki Way

Nairobi - KENYA

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(+254) 718 202 020

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CORNEAL TRANSPLANTS

Cornea transplants is an operation to remove all or part of a damaged cornea and replace it wih healthy donor tissue.The corneal tissue used for transplantation is supplied by an Eye Bank. A cornea transplant is often referred to as keratoplasty or a corneal graft. It can be used to improve sight, relieve pain and treat severe infection or damage. At Eye & U we have best and experienced corneal surgeons. Various services related to cornea at Eye & U are Lamellar corneal transplantation, penetrating keratoplasty, Corneal cross linking to prevent keratoconus progression, Scleral contact lenses for Keratoconus patients, Keratoplasty for advanced keratoconus.

Corneal Transplants
LIGHT RAYS PASSING THROUGH A HEALTHY CORNEA
  • The cornea is the clear, outer layer of the eye.
  • The pupil is an opening that lets light enter the eye.
  • The iris, the colored part of the eye, makes the pupil larger or smaller.
  • The lens bends to focus light onto the retina.
  • The retina receives light that has been focused by the cornea and lens.
BEFORE THE PROCEDURE
  • It is not necessary to find a cornea with a matching tissue or blood type
  • The race, gender, and eye color of the donor are not important
  • A corneal transplant won’t change your natural eye color
  • The cornea heals slowly and improvement in vision may take a year or more
  • It is difficult to shape the new cornea perfectly. So astigmatism (a condition where the cornea has an irregular shape, making images seem blurred or distorted) is common after a corneal transplant
  • However, this can be corrected with glasses
POTENTIAL RISKS
  • Eye infections
  • Failure of the donor cornea to function normally
  • Rejection of the donor cornea by your body
  • Cataract (clouding of the eye’s lens)
  • Glaucoma (build-up of fluid, leading to increased pressure in the eye)
  • Bleeding from the iris
  • Swelling or detachment of the retina
REJECTION: THE DANGER SIGNALS!

  • Rejection of a transplanted cornea can occur any time, but is more likely to happen in the first year after surgery. Rejection reduces the chance of success of any repeat corneal transplantation. However, rejection can be prevented by good compliance with post op medication, timely diagnosis and appropriate management.

WATCH OUT FOR THESE DANGER SIGNALS:

  • Redness, Sensitivity to light, Vision loss, Pain
    The acronym ‘RSVP’ can help you remember these symptoms. If you notice any of these in your operated eye, however minor they may seem and regardless of the time of day, contact us immediately. If this is not possible, visit an ophthalmologist, preferably a cornea specialist.

CARE AFTER SURGERY
  • Do not lift heavy things
  • Do not bend so that your head is lower than your waist
  • Avoid sleeping on the operated side for a few days
  • No sexual intercourse until permitted by the doctor
  • Do not rub the operated eye
  • Avoid any vigorous activity
  • Avoid alcoholic beverages
  • Watch television only for short periods

 

You can bathe carefully from below the neck and shave, but do not let the operated eye get wet for at least 15 days.
If there is an emergency at night, during a weekend, or on a holiday, visit your nearest hospital.
Always mention the patient’s ID number, name and the doctor’s name in all communications.

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