When the cornea becomes opaque or damaged due to the above-mentioned reasons, corneal transplantation can help improve the person’s vision. In Iran, the Central Eye Bank of Iran is responsible for providing corneas for corneal transplantation in medical centers. For corneal transplantation, the cornea is first removed from the eye of the deceased (donors) and after testing and ensuring the health of the isolated tissue, it is sent to a hospital or a medical center for transplantation.Types of corneal transplantation :
FALK transplantation
Lamellar keratoplasty (LK)
Deep anterior lamellar keratoplasty transplantation (DALK)
DSEK transplantation
DMEK transplantation
Complete corneal transplantation
Preoperative Instructions
- Take a bath the night before surgery.
- Avoid using perfumes and cosmetics around the eyes.
- Avoid using soft lenses for at least 3 days and hard lenses for 3 weeks before surgery.
- Tell your doctor if you have any allergies.
Intraoperative Instructions
Note that these surgeries are painless and your cooperation plays a very important role in achieving the right result. So stay calm and follow your doctor’s instructions during surgery.
- Look at the flashing green light and avoid moving your eyes and head during the operation.
- Depending on the type of laser used, the surgery duration is about 20 seconds. Therefore, do not move your eyes during the time you hear the laser beam.
- Don’t worry about blinking during the procedure because your eyelids are kept open by a device. Avoid squeezing and frowning during the operation.
- Do not bring your hands close to the operating area as it can result in contaminate.
Postoperative Instructions
- Avoid rubbing your eyes.
- Wear sunglasses when exposed to sunlight.
- Don’t wash your eyes in the first few days.
- Avoid swimming for up to a month.
- Use painkillers in case of minor pain.
- If necessary, drive a few days after the operation with complete caution.
- Avoid putting pressure on your eyes in the first few weeks.
