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DMEK, DSAEK, DALK, or PKP — Dr. Ahmed Shaarawy will recommend the right technique and quote the all-in price. AAO-published surgeon, Devers Eye Institute fellowship, 5,000+ surgeries.
What is the diagnosis?
Pick the closest match. We'll refine it during the consultation.
Why Dr. Shaarawy
AAO-published surgeon (2014, Chicago)
Devers Eye Institute fellowship — Portland, Oregon
First S-DMEK in Egypt and the Arab region
Internationally certified eye-bank tissue (CorneaGen / Saving Sight)
International patient questions
Why is corneal transplant cheaper in Cairo than in London or Berlin?
Lower clinic operating and staff costs in Egypt — not lower clinical standards. We use the same imported tissue (CorneaGen / Saving Sight in the US, European eye banks for select cases), the same surgical instruments, and the same techniques you'd find in any major Western European center. Dr. Shaarawy was personally trained at Devers Eye Institute in Portland, Oregon under Prof. Mark A. Terry — co-developer of modern DMEK and DSAEK.
What is included in the price?
Surgeon fee, OR fee, anesthesia (topical / local), donor tissue (with full chain-of-custody documentation), 12 months of post-op follow-up consultations, all medications during the in-clinic post-op window. Hotel, flights, and visa support are quoted separately during the planning call.
How long do I need to stay in Cairo?
DMEK / DSAEK: 7–10 days minimum (eyes need close monitoring in the first week). DALK / PKP: 10–14 days. After that, follow-up moves to your local ophthalmologist with our detailed protocol — most international patients only return for the 1, 3, 6, 12-month checks.
What if I have a failed previous transplant?
Repeat keratoplasty cases are technically more demanding and the cost is at the higher end of the range. Dr. Shaarawy has performed many revision cases, including the Graft Exchange DALK technique he developed (an AAO Editors' Choice surgical video). Send your topography, OCT, and surgical history — we'll respond with a personalized plan.