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Corneal transplant or corneal graft (frequently known as keratoplasty) is a surgical procedure that involves restoring full vision and replacing the damaged cornea. The procedure is used to relieve pain, improve vision, treat severe infection, and improve the appearance of the damaged cornea.
It is possible to have an affordable corneal transplant in Balkan Keratoplasty Center with high success rate. You can avoid long waiting lists and have a cornea transplant at an affordable price.
It is possible to have an affordable corneal transplant in Balkan Keratoplasty Center with high success rate. You can avoid long waiting lists and have a cornea transplant at an affordable price.
Unique offer only for AMS patients
Special prices. Individual approach. Urgent treatment plan.
No waiting list
You can have you cornea tranplantation in 2-4 weeks!
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extra quality material
Keratoplasty material used in 4-5 days after production in the eye bank
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faster healing
Experiences surgeons and extra quality material minimize potential side effects.
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affordable price
All inclusive package from 5000 Euro
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The most professional ophthalmic surgeons perform cutting edge procedures
Unique offer only for AMS patients
Special prices. Individual approach. Urgent treatment plan.
FAQ
You may need a keratoplasty if you experience the following symptoms of the damaged cornea:
01 Blurred vision
02 Cloudy vision
03 Eye pain
Keratoplasty is generally performed to correct vision for a person with a damaged cornea. It also relieves pain and other symptoms associated with corneal diseases. Several eye problems can be corrected with a keratoplasty, including:
01 Keratoconus (the cornea bulges outward)
02 Thinning of the cornea
03 Fuchs’ dystrophy (the cornea becomes cloudy)
04 Cornea scarring due to injury or infection
05 Corneal ulcers from an infection
06 Problems caused by earlier eye surgeries
07 Keratitis (cornea inflammation caused by bacteria, viruses, parasites, or fungi)
08 Bullous keratopathy (swelling of the cornea that causes discomfort and pain)
01 Blurred vision
02 Cloudy vision
03 Eye pain
Keratoplasty is generally performed to correct vision for a person with a damaged cornea. It also relieves pain and other symptoms associated with corneal diseases. Several eye problems can be corrected with a keratoplasty, including:
01 Keratoconus (the cornea bulges outward)
02 Thinning of the cornea
03 Fuchs’ dystrophy (the cornea becomes cloudy)
04 Cornea scarring due to injury or infection
05 Corneal ulcers from an infection
06 Problems caused by earlier eye surgeries
07 Keratitis (cornea inflammation caused by bacteria, viruses, parasites, or fungi)
08 Bullous keratopathy (swelling of the cornea that causes discomfort and pain)
A keratoplasty either removes the entire thickness or partial thickness of the damaged cornea and replaces it with healthy donor tissue. The three types of keratoplasty procedures include:
Penetrating Keratoplasty (PK): It is a full-thickness cornea transplant in which all the layers of your cornea get replaced. The surgeon uses an instrument to make this precise circular cut. He/she then places the donor cornea in the opening and sews it with stitches into place. Your doctor may recommend this surgery when you have severe injury or scarring in the cornea.
Descemet Stripping Endothelial Keratoplasty (DSEK) replaces the endothelium and Descemet membrane above it with the donated endothelium and Descemet membrane attached to the stroma.
Descemet Membrane Endothelial Keratoplasty (DMEK) transplants the endothelium and Descemet membrane, but no supporting stroma. Although more challenging than DSEK, DMEK is commonly used. It uses extremely thin and fragile donor tissue, which often results in quick healing.
In this procedure, fewer or no stitches are needed. The surgeon uses an air bubble to keep the healthy donor cornea in position.
Penetrating Keratoplasty (PK): It is a full-thickness cornea transplant in which all the layers of your cornea get replaced. The surgeon uses an instrument to make this precise circular cut. He/she then places the donor cornea in the opening and sews it with stitches into place. Your doctor may recommend this surgery when you have severe injury or scarring in the cornea.
Descemet Stripping Endothelial Keratoplasty (DSEK) replaces the endothelium and Descemet membrane above it with the donated endothelium and Descemet membrane attached to the stroma.
Descemet Membrane Endothelial Keratoplasty (DMEK) transplants the endothelium and Descemet membrane, but no supporting stroma. Although more challenging than DSEK, DMEK is commonly used. It uses extremely thin and fragile donor tissue, which often results in quick healing.
In this procedure, fewer or no stitches are needed. The surgeon uses an air bubble to keep the healthy donor cornea in position.
1 The cost of the procedure with the highest quality materials starts from 5,000 Euros(at least half the price of European procedures).
2 Material is used within 4-5 days of their collection by the eye bank from the donor, which ensures its maximum quality and
minimizes potential side effects.
3 You can avoid avoid long waiting lists due to ultimate access to the eye bank
2 Material is used within 4-5 days of their collection by the eye bank from the donor, which ensures its maximum quality and
minimizes potential side effects.
3 You can avoid avoid long waiting lists due to ultimate access to the eye bank
It is biomaterial for corneal restoration which meets all international standards, has undergone strict clinical trials and has the necessary certificates and permits. Postoperative complications and the recovery period are minimized, the maximum visual result is achieved.
Corneal restoration material is selected based on world standards. Biological, virological, endothelial cell layer studies are conducted, which make it possible to make a prognosis about the further viability of the material and the results of the future operation.
Material for corneal restoration has good engraftment, the risk of opacities is significantly reduced. Using such biomaterial, ophthalmic surgeons achieve better optical characteristics of vision after surgery.
Corneal restoration material is selected based on world standards. Biological, virological, endothelial cell layer studies are conducted, which make it possible to make a prognosis about the further viability of the material and the results of the future operation.
Material for corneal restoration has good engraftment, the risk of opacities is significantly reduced. Using such biomaterial, ophthalmic surgeons achieve better optical characteristics of vision after surgery.
Recovery at Hospital:
After the surgery, the team will shift you to the recovery room to monitor your vitals.
As keratoplasty is an outpatient procedure, you will be able to go home the same day once your vitals stabilise and the effect of anaesthesia wears off.
The doctor will provide you with home care and follow-up instructions
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Recovery at Home:
For the first few days after the surgery, it is normal for your eye to be red, irritated, and sensitive to light.
Your surgeon will recommend over-the-counter pain relievers to manage pain.
You will have to wear an eye patch or glasses to protect your eye as it heals.
Do not rub or press your eye and avoid activities that can directly hit your eye.
For endothelial keratoplasty, you will have to lie on your back with your face up for a few days after the surgery.
You might be able to return to work after a few days or weeks.
If your job involves strenuous activities, you should wait for 3 to 4 months.
Avoid dusty or smoky places to prevent your eyes from irritation.
Do not drive until your provider allows it.
The duration of recovery depends upon the type of surgery. Endothelial keratoplasty tends to have a faster recovery period.
After the surgery, the team will shift you to the recovery room to monitor your vitals.
As keratoplasty is an outpatient procedure, you will be able to go home the same day once your vitals stabilise and the effect of anaesthesia wears off.
The doctor will provide you with home care and follow-up instructions
.
Recovery at Home:
For the first few days after the surgery, it is normal for your eye to be red, irritated, and sensitive to light.
Your surgeon will recommend over-the-counter pain relievers to manage pain.
You will have to wear an eye patch or glasses to protect your eye as it heals.
Do not rub or press your eye and avoid activities that can directly hit your eye.
For endothelial keratoplasty, you will have to lie on your back with your face up for a few days after the surgery.
You might be able to return to work after a few days or weeks.
If your job involves strenuous activities, you should wait for 3 to 4 months.
Avoid dusty or smoky places to prevent your eyes from irritation.
Do not drive until your provider allows it.
The duration of recovery depends upon the type of surgery. Endothelial keratoplasty tends to have a faster recovery period.
First keratoplasty surgery at MSB
How every surgery is monitored
Unique offer only for AMS patients
Special prices. Individual approach. Urgent treatment plan.
DOCTORS
DR. DIMITRI DEMENTIEV
One of the world’s most famous eye surgeons with 30+ years of experience.
Highly accomplished and dedicated medical professional who perfomed over 30 000 surgeries.
Shares his expertise with ophthalmic surgeons worldwide since 1996 at live surgery courses.
Pioneer and author of technology named posterior chamber phakic intraocular lens.
Performs customized pre-operative assessment to reduce risk of complications.
Highly accomplished and dedicated medical professional who perfomed over 30 000 surgeries.
Shares his expertise with ophthalmic surgeons worldwide since 1996 at live surgery courses.
Pioneer and author of technology named posterior chamber phakic intraocular lens.
Performs customized pre-operative assessment to reduce risk of complications.
DR. RANKO GVOZDENOVIC
Experienced ophthalmology specialist from Belgrade, with many years of experience working with patients. Dr. Ranko Gvozdenović's narrow field of interest: All types of cataract surgeries using the phacoemulsification method and extracapsular technique, refractive lens replacement (removal of plus and minus diopters via intraocular lenses), implantation of premium multifocal and EDOF intraocular lenses, eye injuries, keratoconus (corneal cross-linking surgery), conjunctival surgery (pterygium, cysts and others) as well as eyelid surgery. In addition, he is an expert in diseases of the cornea, conjunctiva and eyelids, intraocular lens calculations. He performs interventions on the anterior segment of the eye with a YAG laser (secondary cataract and iridotomy), and also performs complete diagnostics.
He is a member of several European ophthalmological associations. He continuously improves his skills abroad.
He is a member of several European ophthalmological associations. He continuously improves his skills abroad.
Keratoplasty material quality is key to success
The use of our keratoplasty materal allows for achieving up to 90% transparent engraftment in patients
Keratoplasty material has been manufactured according to the highest international quality standards since 2013. The founders of the eye bank have incorporated the best global practices in this field.
Innovative equipment installed in the bank enables the extension of corneal material shelf life and allows for conducting necessary analyses, while a quality control system guarantees product excellence.
The application of keratoplasty material shifts keratoplasty from an emergency procedure to a planned operation, which is far more convenient for both the doctor and the patient.
The nature and quality of the material used is a crucial factor that significantly determines the degree of visual acuity restoration in patients after keratoplasty. Currently, virtually all leading clinics worldwide perform keratoplasty using products manufactured through special processing of donor material. The use of such products allows for performing keratoplasty on an elective basis and guarantees the absence of infection. Furthermore, pre-operative material examination enables the selection of exclusively high-quality tissues with reduced immune activity for keratoplasty, which ensures a high probability of transparent engraftment.
Innovative equipment installed in the bank enables the extension of corneal material shelf life and allows for conducting necessary analyses, while a quality control system guarantees product excellence.
The application of keratoplasty material shifts keratoplasty from an emergency procedure to a planned operation, which is far more convenient for both the doctor and the patient.
The nature and quality of the material used is a crucial factor that significantly determines the degree of visual acuity restoration in patients after keratoplasty. Currently, virtually all leading clinics worldwide perform keratoplasty using products manufactured through special processing of donor material. The use of such products allows for performing keratoplasty on an elective basis and guarantees the absence of infection. Furthermore, pre-operative material examination enables the selection of exclusively high-quality tissues with reduced immune activity for keratoplasty, which ensures a high probability of transparent engraftment.
What our patients say
- Through several years, my vision had been gradually deteriorating. No one could really explain what was happening or why my eyesight was getting worse. The docotrs indentified problems with my cornea – its thinning, its gradual loss of transparency and its properties. Finally, I heard what was wrong with my vision; I was diagnosed with keratoconus. Keratoplasty was recommended. On the scheduled day, I underwent keratoplasty on one eye. I was only at the clinic for one day. The keratoplasty was performed by the leading surgeon of the clinic. After the surgery, I was given all the medications I needed to care for my eye at home – eye drops, antibiotics, and special protective patches. Now, I am constantly monitored at the same center, and the doctors are controlling the condition of my cornea. I am very pleasedNika
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