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Corneal Transplant Abroad

Hospitals, clinics and medical centers performing Corneal Transplant.

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Key planning information for corneal transplant abroad.

2 hrsProcedure time
20 hospitalsList corneal transplant
14Countries with hospitals listed

Corneal Transplant abroad is priced per case at 20 hospitals, with 14 countries listed in total. The operation takes 2 hours. Each hospital quotes its own price for your case.

Description of Corneal Transplant:

What is Corneal Transplant?
A corneal transplant is a procedure to replace a damaged cornea with either an entire donated cornea, donated corneal tissue or part of a donated cornea. A corneal transplant is carried out to improve sight or relieve pain.

About Corneal Transplant

Key facts to plan your treatment: how long it takes, your hospital stay, anaesthesia, risks and recovery.

Duration of surgery/treatment
The corneal transplant procedure takes between 1 and 2 hours.
Days admitted
None. The corneal transplant usually takes place on an outpatient basis.
Anesthesia
Corneal transplant is most commonly carried out under local anesthesia.
Recovery
Recovery time depends on the type of surgery.
- It can take up to two years for the eye to fully stabilize and vision to settle down after deep anterior lamellar keratoplasty (DALK).
- Full visual recovery takes up to three months after a DSEK procedure.
- You can usually return to work two to three weeks after the corneal transplant.
- The stitches holding the corneal transplant are left in place for one to three years in order for the cornea to heal into place.
Risks
Corneal transplant is relatively safe but there is a small risk of serious complications.

Risks include:

- Infection (the cornea is slow-healing and is at risk of infection during this time).
- Cornea graft failure (according to the UK National Health Service retinal detachment occurs in around one percent of corneal transplant patients).
- Rejection of the donor cornea (according to the UK National Health Service, one in five corneal transplants will be rejected or partially rejected).
- Decreased or blurred vision.
- Glaucoma.
After care
- Wear an eye patch at night for one to four days following a corneal transplant.
- Use medicated eye drops to prevent infection.
- Avoid rubbing your eyes.
- Avoid strenuous exercise for a few weeks following a corneal transplant and don’t take part in contact sports.
- Wear sunglasses to protect the eyes from glare.
- Attend follow-up eye exams.

Hospitals and clinics offering Corneal Transplant abroad

Corneal Transplant is listed by 20 hospitals abroad. The order reshuffles every hour so each gets equal exposure.

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Liv Hospital — photoPrivate Hospital
Istanbul, Turkey
JCI Gold Seal of ApprovalJCIPrice on request

The first in a brand new chain of ultra-modern hospitals, opened in January 2013, LIV hospital focuses on foreign patients, and tries to provide a complete and comprehensive service by a dedicated international team.

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Heidelberg University Hospital — photoUniversity Hospital
Heidelberg, Germany
Price on request

Heidelberg University Hospital is one of Europe`s leading medical centers. World-renowned experts provide comprehensive care of the highest international standards in all medical specialties.

DoctorsGUProf. Gerd U. AuffarthMPProf. Mike P. Holzer
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British Hospital Lisbon XXI — photoBritish Hospital
Lisbon, Portugal
ISO 9001:2015 certified hospital sealISOPrice on request

An ISO certified private hospital with in and out patient facilities providing medical services that include urology, neurosurgery, cosmetic surgery, orthopedics, ophthalmology, ob-gyn, neurology, general surgery, bariatrics, neurology, gastroenterology and more.

PricesCorneal Transplant upon request
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Barcelona Children’s Hospital — photoChildren Hospital
Barcelona, Spain
ISO 9001:2015 certified hospital sealISOPrice on request

Sant Joan de Déu-Barcelona Children’s Hospital is one of the leading medical centers in Europe for childhood and adolescence medicine and offers a comprehensive and multidisciplinary approach to health care from birth through 21 years of age.

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Hospital San Jose Tec De Monterrey — photoPrivate Hospital
Monterrey, Mexico
Price on request

A JCI accredited hospital, located 150 miles from the border with Texas, United States. The hospital is a full range tertiary care hospital, with five areas of excellence: Cardiology, Oncology, Neuroscience, Organ Transplant and Liver Disease.

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Hygeia Hospital — photoHygeia Hospital
Athens, Greece
JCI Gold Seal of ApprovalJCIISO 9001:2015 certified hospital sealISOPrice on request

HYGEIA Hospital is the first large private hospital to operate in Greece and has been a leading healthcare provider for the last 35 years. It is the first and only hospital in Greece to be accredited by the JCI.

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