Enhancing Vision After Corneal Transplant Surgery

After a corneal transplant, achieving clear and comfortable vision may require some effort and patience. While corneal transplants offer promising results, complete resolution of vision issues without correction is not expected. Patients often encounter fluctuations in their sight during the healing process and will likely rely on specialty contact lenses and prescription glasses during and after recovery.

In such cases, scleral lenses may be an effective solution for achieving improved visual clarity and lasting comfort.

Three primary types of corneal transplants are commonly performed:

1. Penetrating Keratoplasty: This procedure involves replacing the entire thickness of the cornea with healthy donor tissue.
2. Endothelial Keratoplasty: Only the damaged corneal tissue is replaced, leaving healthy tissue intact.
3. DALK: This procedure leaves the healthy thin posterior corneal layers intact, reducing rejection risk and graft failure.

While corneal transplants are transformative, they may not fully address irregular corneas. Your Elgin Family EyeCare eye doctor may suggest options like rigid gas-permeable lenses (RGP's), hybrid contact lenses, or scleral lenses for enhanced vision.

Scleral lenses have a host of benefits, including:

• Total Corneal Coverage

  Scleral lenses are custom-designed to vault entirely over the cornea without exerting pressure, ensuring optimal hydration for healing and comfort.

• Enhanced Stability

  Their larger size compared to other lenses minimizes movement on the eye's surface, reducing the risk of irritation or abrasion.

• Customized Comfort

  Scleral lenses are tailored to fit each individual's unique eye shape, ensuring personalized comfort and effectiveness.

• Sustained Clarity

  The space between the lens and the cornea is filled with a hydrating saline solution, maintaining consistent moisture and preventing dryness.