Corneal Transplant
Corneal Transplant
Restoring clarity when the cornea is scarred, swollen or damaged. 5,000+ corneal transplants performed at Neera Eye Centre, Darya Ganj — a HOTA-registered centre.
5,000+
Corneal transplants performed
HOTA registered
For corneal transplantation
Partial options
DALK, DSEK, DMEK available
Day care
For most partial transplants
Medical Director and Chief Eye Surgeon, Neera Eye Centre & Laser Vision Pvt. Limited. LASIK, cataract and cornea transplant. 36+ years in practice. Fellow of L.V. Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad. Pioneer of Excimer and LASIK in Delhi. Senior Consultant, Max Hospital.
Full profileMedically reviewed by Dr. Neera Agrawal · Neera Eye Centre, Darya Ganj, New Delhi
Why you can trust this page
The description of Corneal Transplant in Delhi on this page reflects how the service is offered at Neera Eye Centre, Darya Ganj, by the team led by Dr. Neera Agrawal.
Where a recovery time or a fee is not given as a fixed number, that is deliberate. Both depend on your examination, and both are explained before you decide.
This page is written for patients considering the service. It is general information, not a personalised treatment plan.
Service Overview
The cornea is the clear front window of your eye. All light entering your eye passes through it first.
If the cornea becomes scarred, swollen or cloudy — after an injury, a serious infection, keratoconus, or an inherited condition — light cannot pass through cleanly. Vision drops, and no strength of glasses can bring it back, because the problem is the window itself, not the focus.
A corneal transplant (medically, keratoplasty) replaces the damaged cornea with healthy donor tissue.
Here is what has changed, and what most people don't know: corneal transplantation is no longer all-or-nothing. In many cases only the diseased layer is replaced while your own healthy layers stay in place. That means fewer stitches, faster visual recovery and a substantially lower chance of rejection than the older full-thickness technique. Which type you need depends entirely on which layer of your cornea is affected.
What It Covers
Corneal mapping, thickness measurement and a specular microscopy count of your inner cell layer to determine exactly which layers are damaged.
Neera Eye Centre is HOTA-registered for corneal transplantation and works with recognised eye banks. All donor tissue is screened before use.
Penetrating (full-thickness) or partial-thickness transplant — the decision is made by which layer is diseased, and always with the least invasive option that will work.
Performed in a modular operation theatre by a surgeon with over 5,000 corneal transplants of experience.
Corneal transplants need structured monitoring for months, and stitch removal is staged over time. Follow-up is planned in advance.
Full thickness: the entire cornea is replaced. Used when the cornea is damaged all the way through, such as after deep scarring or severe infection.
Deep Anterior Lamellar Keratoplasty replaces damaged front layers while your own healthy inner layer is kept. Commonly used for keratoconus. Rejection risk drops significantly.
Only the innermost layer is replaced, for swelling such as Fuchs' dystrophy. DMEK is the thinnest version and offers the quickest visual recovery.
Who It Is For
Vision reduced by scarring after an injury, ulcer or severe eye infection.
When the cornea has thinned and distorted too far for glasses, contact lenses or C3R to help.
A cornea that has become cloudy and waterlogged because the inner cell layer has failed, often causing vision that is worst in the morning.
Cost
The cost of Corneal Transplant in Delhi at Neera Eye Centre depends on your examination and the plan your eyes actually need. We confirm a written estimate at consultation, before anything is booked.
There is no single figure that fits every eye. The technique, whether one or both eyes are treated, and any other condition found on examination can change the plan.
Your scans, the treatment that suits your eye, and whether extra care is needed for a second condition. The written estimate lists what is included before a date is fixed.
How It Works
Mapping and cell counts show which layer is damaged, so we choose the least invasive transplant that will work.
Screened donor cornea is placed in a modular OT. Partial-thickness work is often day-care; full-thickness needs closer early follow-up.
Stitches, if used, come out over months. You are taught the warning signs of rejection: redness, pain, light sensitivity and a drop in vision.
Before and after
What the first days look like depends on whether this is a scan, medical treatment, or a procedure. At Neera Eye Centre we explain drops, precautions, and the review date before anything is scheduled.
Bring earlier reports, your current glasses, and a list of eye drops or medicines. Tell us about diabetes, allergies, blood thinners, and any recent redness or injury.
Follow the plan you are given — observation, drops, or a procedure date. Avoid rubbing the eye. Call us the same day if pain, redness, or blurred vision gets worse instead of settling.
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Timing
Come in when symptoms affect reading, driving, work, or comfort, or when another doctor has asked you to get this checked. You do not need to wait until a problem is severe.
A consultation is how we tell you whether this service is the right next step, or whether observation or a different treatment suits your eyes better.
Why Choose Us
Corneal transplantation is among the most demanding procedures in ophthalmology, and the number of surgeons in Delhi doing it in real volume is small. Dr. Neera Agrawal has performed over 5,000 corneal transplants and completed a fellowship at L.V. Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad — India's leading centre for corneal disease. Neera Eye Centre is HOTA-registered for corneal transplantation. Where partial-thickness surgery can achieve the result, that is what we do. Keeping your own healthy tissue in place is always the better outcome, even when it is the more technically difficult operation.
Your surgical team
M.S. Ophthalmology · Fellow, L.V. Prasad Eye Institute. Pioneer in phaco and cataract surgery in Delhi, 36+ years of surgical experience.
MBBS, MD (Ophthalmology). Senior Squint Specialist trained at RP Centre, AIIMS New Delhi, with 33+ years in ophthalmology.
MBBS, MS – Ophthalmology. Vitreoretinal and cataract surgeon with 14 years of experience, including retina surgery, injections and lasers.
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Patient stories
Patients describe their experience at Neera Eye Centre. Their accounts are on the patient stories page.
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Neera Eye Care Hospital is rated 4.7 on Google, from 243 reviews.
4.7
out of 5 · 243 Google reviews
3 months ago
I recently underwent Topography-guided PRK (Contoura) surgery here, and my experience was absolutely fantastic. I had a high cylindrical power (-3.25) and was honestly a bit nervous, but Dr. Neera agrawal and the entire staff made me feel completely at ease. They took the time to explain exactly why PRK was the safest and best option for me. The procedure was incredibly smooth, and my recovery is going exactly as they guided. The hospital is exceptionally clean, the staff is very cooperative, and the technology is top-notch. If you are considering getting rid of your glasses, I highly recommend dr. Neera and this hospital. Thank you for giving me a glass-free life!
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Frequently Asked Questions
When to call us immediately
Contact us on +91 8448448417 the same day, or go to the nearest eye casualty if you cannot reach us, if you notice any of the following.
Sight that was stable or improving and then declines.
Pain that builds rather than settles, especially with nausea.
Redness that spreads or deepens instead of fading.
Thick or coloured discharge, rather than mild watering.
A burst of floaters, flashes of light, or a curtain across your vision.
Rinse with clean water if a chemical has entered the eye, then come in immediately.
Disclaimer. This page is general information about care at Neera Eye Centre and does not replace a consultation. It is not a diagnosis, and it does not recommend a treatment for your eyes. Suitability, recovery, and cost differ from patient to patient and are confirmed on examination.
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Tell us a little about your eyes and the team will call you back to fix a time.
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Darya Ganj, central Delhi — easy access for local and international patients.
