When the cornea becomes too scarred, clouded or thin for other treatments to help, a corneal transplant can restore clear vision. At Dayal Eye Centre, our cornea surgeon performs modern, layer-specific transplants — DALK, DSEK and DMEK — that replace only the diseased part of the cornea, as well as full-thickness transplant (penetrating keratoplasty) for advanced damage.
A corneal transplant (keratoplasty) replaces damaged corneal tissue with healthy donor tissue. Modern surgery often replaces only the affected layer rather than the whole cornea, which speeds healing and reduces the risk of rejection.
You may need a transplant if you have advanced keratoconus, significant corneal scarring (from infection or injury), a corneal dystrophy that clouds vision, or a cornea that has failed after previous surgery — and other treatments can no longer restore useful vision.
We match the technique to your diagnosis — replacing only the layer that needs it wherever possible.
Recovery and vision improvement vary by type — endothelial transplants (DSEK/DMEK) often recover faster, while full-thickness transplants heal over many months.
Individual results vary and every transplant carries a risk of rejection, which is managed with drops and monitoring. Suitability depends on a detailed examination and donor-tissue availability. Consult with our doctors.
Indicative starting-from ranges (per eye, subject to consultation; donor-tissue charges may apply).
Pricing disclaimer: indicative starting-from ranges (from the centre’s Verified Clinical Data 2024–2025), subject to consultation and examination; insurance/scheme coverage varies by policy.

Dr. Hem Shah is a cornea and phaco surgeon skilled in corneal cross-linking (CXL), corneal transplantation (keratoplasty), pterygium surgery and dry-eye management — sub-specialist care from an Aravind-trained cornea surgeon, not a generalist.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Hem Shah, MBBS, DNB (Ophthalmology), Head of Cornea — Dayal Eye Centre · Last reviewed: 29 July 2026 · Editorial Policy