A corneal transplant is a surgical procedure that involves replacing part or all of your damaged cornea with healthy donor tissue. It is an option for people who have advanced keratoconus with severe scarring or thinning of their cornea that cannot be corrected by other means.
The benefits of a corneal transplant for keratoconus are:
It can restore your vision and reduce your dependence on glasses or contact lenses.
It can improve your quality of life and allow you to perform daily activities more easily.
It has a high success rate, with about 90% of transplants lasting at least 10 years.
The risks of a corneal transplant for keratoconus are:
It may require long-term use of eye drops to prevent rejection or inflammation of the donor tissue.
It may not provide satisfactory vision or may fail over time, requiring another surgery.
A corneal transplant is usually done as a last resort when other treatments have failed or are not suitable.