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Here are the most reputed doctors in India for Corneal Transplant Surgery. Each specialist is carefully vetted for their expertise, experience, and patient outcomes.
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Here are the most reputed hospitals in India for Corneal Transplant Surgery. These hospitals are known for advanced infrastructure, international accreditations, and high success rates.
A corneal transplant is surgery to replace damaged or diseased corneal tissue with healthy donor tissue from a human eye bank. It is recommended when the cornea has become scarred, cloudy, or swollen to the point where vision cannot be restored by glasses, contact lenses, or other treatments. Modern techniques allow surgeons to replace either the full thickness of the cornea (Penetrating Keratoplasty) or only the specific layer that has failed — for example, the inner endothelial layer in Fuchs' dystrophy (DMEK or DSAEK) or the front stromal layers in keratoconus (DALK). The procedure is typically performed under local anaesthesia with sedation and takes between 45 minutes and two hours. Recovery timelines vary by technique, from a few weeks with DMEK to 12–18 months with full-thickness PK.
The entire cornea is replaced with a full-thickness donor disc stitched in place with fine sutures — the traditional transplant used when all layers are damaged.
Estimated cost: ~$200 – $500
Typical tests for this variant: Slit-lamp examination, Corneal topography, Corneal pachymetry, Specular microscopy, OCT of cornea, Intraocular pressure measurement, CBC and blood sugar, ECG (if general anaesthesia planned). Done in India before hospital admission.
Estimated cost in India: $2,000 – $3,500
Pre-procedure stay (outside hospital): ~2 days
Hospitalisation: ~1 days
Recovery period (outside hospital): ~14 days recommended
Total stay: approx 17 days
The front and middle layers of the cornea are replaced while the patient's own healthy inner endothelial layer is preserved, reducing the risk of rejection.
Estimated cost: ~$200 – $500
Typical tests for this variant: Slit-lamp examination, Corneal topography, Corneal pachymetry, Specular microscopy, OCT of cornea (anterior segment), Intraocular pressure measurement, CBC and blood sugar, ECG (if general anaesthesia planned). Done in India before hospital admission.
Estimated cost in India: $2,500 – $4,000
Pre-procedure stay (outside hospital): ~2 days
Hospitalisation: ~1 days
Recovery period (outside hospital): ~14 days recommended
Total stay: approx 17 days
Only the ultra-thin innermost layer is replaced through a small incision and held in place with an air bubble — offering the fastest visual recovery and lowest rejection rate.
Estimated cost: ~$200 – $500
Typical tests for this variant: Slit-lamp examination, Corneal topography, Specular microscopy (endothelial cell count), OCT of cornea (posterior segment detail), Intraocular pressure measurement, CBC and blood sugar, ECG (if general anaesthesia planned). Done in India before hospital admission.
Estimated cost in India: $2,500 – $4,500
Pre-procedure stay (outside hospital): ~2 days
Hospitalisation: ~1 days
Recovery period (outside hospital): ~12 days recommended
Total stay: approx 15 days
The inner endothelial layer plus a thin sliver of supporting stroma is replaced — a slightly thicker graft than DMEK, often chosen for eyes with complex anatomy.
Estimated cost: ~$200 – $500
Typical tests for this variant: Slit-lamp examination, Corneal topography, Specular microscopy (endothelial cell count), OCT of cornea, Intraocular pressure measurement, CBC and blood sugar, ECG (if general anaesthesia planned). Done in India before hospital admission.
Estimated cost in India: $2,500 – $5,000
Pre-procedure stay (outside hospital): ~2 days
Hospitalisation: ~1 days
Recovery period (outside hospital): ~12 days recommended
Total stay: approx 15 days
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