You don’t have to travel far for world-class cornea care. Our highly trained cornea surgeon offers some of the most advanced corneal transplant procedures available today, including partial thickness, full-thickness, and anterior corneal transplant techniques. These modern procedures are designed to restore vision while preserving as much healthy corneal tissue as possible, allowing treatment to be tailored to each patient’s unique condition.
Advanced corneal transplantation can restore vision, reduce discomfort, and improve quality of life for patients affected by corneal disease, injury, or scarring.
Modern corneal transplant techniques can be tailored to the specific layer of the cornea that has been damaged. The goal is to preserve as much healthy tissue as possible while maximizing visual outcomes and recovery.
A cornea transplant replaces diseased or damaged corneal tissue with healthy donor tissue. Depending on the condition being treated, only selected layers of the cornea may need replacement.
Layer-specific transplantation allows surgeons to preserve healthy portions of the patient’s natural cornea and, for some procedures, may allow faster healing and a lower risk of rejection compared with traditional full-thickness transplantation.
Not every corneal condition requires replacement of the entire cornea. Today’s surgical techniques allow your surgeon to select an approach based on which layers of the cornea are affected.
Endothelial Keratoplasty (EK) is an advanced form of endothelial corneal transplantation. The two primary types are Descemet Membrane Endothelial Keratoplasty (DMEK) and Descemet Stripping Automated Endothelial Keratoplasty (DSAEK).
These procedures are commonly used for Fuchs’ endothelial corneal dystrophy and other disorders affecting the innermost layer of the cornea.
In DMEK, only the innermost diseased endothelial layer is replaced, allowing the remainder of the patient’s natural cornea to remain intact.
In DSAEK, the diseased endothelial layer is replaced with a thin layer of donor tissue while preserving the rest of the patient’s natural cornea.
Penetrating Keratoplasty (PK) is a full-thickness cornea transplant in which all layers of the damaged cornea are replaced.
This procedure may be recommended when disease or scarring affects the entire cornea.
DALK replaces the front layers of the cornea while preserving the patient’s healthy endothelial layer.
This selective approach reduces the risk of rejection and is frequently used for keratoconus and certain corneal scars.
Corneal Tissue Addition Keratoplasty (CTAK) is an innovative, minimally invasive treatment designed for selected patients with keratoconus and corneal irregularity.
Unlike traditional corneal transplant procedures, CTAK uses precisely shaped donor corneal tissue to strengthen and reshape the cornea while preserving the patient’s native corneal tissue.
CTAK may be appropriate for patients with keratoconus, corneal ectasia, or significant corneal irregularity who are seeking an alternative to traditional corneal transplantation. A comprehensive corneal evaluation and advanced imaging are necessary to determine candidacy.
Learn More About CTAKBrightMEM Anterior Keratoplasty (BMAK) is an innovative anterior corneal transplantation technique designed to replace diseased front corneal tissue while preserving healthy posterior layers.
This tissue-sparing approach may provide improved healing characteristics and maintain more of the eye’s natural anatomy for selected patients with anterior corneal disease.
The most appropriate corneal transplant procedure depends on the cause and location of your corneal disease. During your comprehensive consultation, Dr. Jarstad will perform advanced diagnostic testing to determine the most appropriate treatment and explain expected outcomes, recovery, and long-term care.
If you have been diagnosed with Fuchs’ dystrophy, keratoconus, corneal scarring, or another corneal condition, Dr. Jarstad can help you understand your treatment options.
Contact Cataract & Laser Institute today to schedule a cornea evaluation and learn whether corneal transplantation may be appropriate for you.
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