The cornea is the transparent front lens of the eye, and any damage or distortion to it directly affects vision clarity.
When other treatments fail to restore corneal clarity, corneal transplantation becomes the optimal choice to restore eyesight and improve the patient’s quality of life.
At Dr. Hesham Gharieb’s clinic, we perform corneal transplant surgeries with the highest level of precision, relying on extensive experience and advanced equipment, making us pioneers in this field within Egypt and the Arab region.
What is corneal transplantation?
Corneal transplantation is a surgical procedure in which a damaged or cloudy cornea is replaced with a new cornea from a donor.
The goal of the procedure is to:
- Improving vision
- Reducing pain or discomfort caused by corneal abnormalities
- Restoring the natural curvature of the eye surface
- Improving the appearance of the cornea in severe cases"
When do we resort to corneal transplantation?
Corneal transplantation is a surgical procedure in which a damaged or cloudy cornea is replaced with a new cornea from a donor.
Most Common Diseases that need corneal Transplantation:
- Advanced keratoconus
- Corneal opacities resulting from injuries or infections
- Complications after previous surgeries such as LASIK or cataract surgery
- Genetic diseases that affect corneal transparency
- Failure of a previous corneal transplant
Types of corneal transplantation available:
Prof.Dr. Hesham Gharieb performs all types of corneal transplantation according to each patient’s needs:
Penetrating Keratoplasty
Deep Anterior Lamellar Keratoplasty (DALK)
Posterior Lamellar Keratoplasty (DMEK)
Complicated cases (Triple Procedure)
Surgery and follow-up steps:
- Comprehensive examination to determine the most suitable type of transplantation
- Preparing the new cornea under precise medical conditions
- The surgery is performed using a precise surgical microscope
- Continuous follow-up after the surgery to ensure the success of the transplantation.
- Use of medications to prevent rejection of the transplanted cornea
Our Clients' Opinion
Prof.Dr. Hesham Gharieb’s experience in corneal transplantation
- One of the founders of the Egyptian Society of Keratoplasty and Keratoconus (ESKCT).
- He has successfully performed a large number of complex transplantation surgeries.
- He uses advanced techniques in microsurgical procedures.
- He supervises the training of ophthalmologists in the latest internationally approved transplantation techniques.
Corneal transplantation is not just a surgery; it’s a genuine opportunity to restore your visual life with confidence and safety.
We are here to support you every step of the way — from diagnosis to transplantation, and all the way to complete vision stabilization.
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Opening Hours
5th settlement (New Cairo)
Misr El-Gededa (Heliopolis)
Sun & Wed 3:00 – 5:00 PM
Dokki (Giza)
Sat & Mon 12:00 – 2:00 PM