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Comprehensive eye evaluation and imaging
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Cornea Transplant
Cornea Transplant
A cornea transplant, also known as corneal transplantation, is a surgical procedure that replaces damaged or diseased corneal tissue with healthy donor tissue to restore vision and improve eye comfort. The cornea is the clear, dome-shaped front surface of the eye and plays a crucial role in focusing light.
At Eagle Eye Centre, cornea transplant procedures are performed by experienced ophthalmologists following established Singapore healthcare standards, with careful pre-operative assessment and long-term follow-up care.
What is cornea transplant?
A cornea transplant involves removing part or all of the damaged cornea and replacing it with healthy donor tissue. The transplanted tissue helps restore corneal clarity, improve vision, and reduce pain or discomfort caused by corneal disease.
Quick facts about cornea transplant
Surgical procedure to replace damaged corneal tissue
Uses donor corneal tissue from accredited eye banks
Performed under local or general anaesthesia
Visual recovery varies depending on transplant type
Long-term follow-up is required
Quick facts about cornea transplant
Types of cornea transplant procedures
There are several types of cornea transplant procedures. Penetrating keratoplasty replaces the full thickness of the cornea. Lamellar keratoplasty replaces only the affected layers of the cornea and includes techniques such as anterior lamellar keratoplasty and endothelial keratoplasty (DMEK or DSAEK). Your ophthalmologist will recommend the most suitable approach based on your condition.
What happens during the treatment?
Treatment process timeline
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Step 1
Comprehensive eye evaluation and imaging
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Pre-operative counselling and donor tissue planning
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Surgery day and immediate post-operative monitoring
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Regular follow-up visits to monitor healing and graft health
What happens during the treatment?
Treatment process timeline
Step 2
Pre-operative counselling and donor tissue planning
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Step 3
Surgery day and immediate post-operative monitoring
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Step 4
Regular follow-up visits to monitor healing and graft health
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Am I a candidate for cornea transplant?
You may be considered for cornea transplant if corneal disease or damage significantly affects your vision or eye comfort and cannot be managed with glasses, contact lenses, or other treatments. A comprehensive eye assessment is required to determine suitability.
Recovery & aftercare
Recovery after cornea transplant varies depending on the type of procedure performed. Vision may improve gradually over weeks to months. Patients are required to use prescribed eye drops and attend regular follow-up appointments to monitor graft healing and reduce the risk of rejection.
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Our specialists
Our team includes fellowship-trained corneal specialists with extensive experience in keratoconus, and complex corneal diseases. With advanced subspecialty expertise and modern corneal grafting techniques, we provide timely, evidence-based care focused on restoring clear vision.
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Schedule an eye check up
If you have been diagnosed with a corneal condition affecting your vision or comfort, our ophthalmologists at Eagle Eye Centre can assess whether cornea transplant is an appropriate treatment option for you. Book a consultation for personalised advice and care.