With the help of a special high-accuracy laser, the part of the cornea is removed, which should ideally fit the form and sizes of the implant transplantation.
Three types of manipulation are distinguished:
PKP is a complete end-to-end corneal transplantation (penetrating keratoplasty);
DALK is a replacement of the outer part of the cornea (lamellar);
DSEK – Replacing the back part (endothelial).
Rehabilitation lasts about 18 months. Hospitalization is shown in the period from 1 day to one week.
In the recovery process, eye drops are prescribed. If necessary, immunosuppressants are also prescribed, preventing the implantation rejection.
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