PKP in Cairo — when partial-thickness grafts aren't enough.
Penetrating Keratoplasty replaces the entire thickness of the cornea — the right choice for deep central scarring, severe infectious sequelae, advanced keratoconus with central thinning, and failed prior grafts. We do PKP only when DALK or DMEK aren't feasible. From $3,000 with internationally certified donor tissue.
Why choose us
International standard. Regional access.
Devers Eye Institute fellowship
Trained in advanced keratoplasty under Prof. Mark A. Terry — same protocols you'd find at any major US cornea center.
AAO-published Graft Exchange DALK technique
Smart Splash and Graft Exchange DALK — both featured as AAO Editors' Choice surgical videos. We re-graft failed transplants regularly.
Always DALK first when possible
DALK preserves your endothelium and lowers rejection risk. We commit to PKP only when DALK isn't anatomically feasible.
Internationally sourced tissue
Donor tissue imported from VisionGift / Saving Sight (USA) with full chain-of-custody documentation. ≤48h sourcing.
Procedures & pricing
Transparent USD pricing.
Final cost is set after clinical examination. Local-currency equivalents available on request. Insurance reports issued for international patients.
| Procedure | Best for | From (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| PKP (standard) | Conventional full-thickness graft | $3,000 |
| PKP + cataract (triple) | Combined with phaco + IOL | $3,400 |
| PKP for failed prior graft | Re-graft after rejection or decompensation — quoted case-by-case | $3,000 |
Watch a real patient's experience with Dr. Ahmed Shaarawy
A real patient story — from diagnosis to restored vision after corneal transplantation.
Common questions
Frequently asked.
Why PKP instead of DALK?
What's the rejection risk?
How long is recovery?
Can sutures be removed locally after I return home?
Send your case for a transplant recommendation.
Recent topography, OCT, and any prior surgical history are enough to start. We'll respond within 24 hours with whether DMEK / DSAEK / DALK / PKP is the right choice for your eye, the all-in cost, and a travel plan.