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
Trained in advanced keratoplasty under Prof. Mark A. Terry, same protocols you'd find at any major US cornea center.
Smart Splash and Graft Exchange DALK, both featured as AAO Editors' Choice surgical videos. We re-graft failed transplants regularly.
DALK preserves your endothelium and lowers rejection risk. We commit to PKP only when DALK isn't anatomically feasible.
Donor tissue imported from VisionGift / Saving Sight (USA) with full chain-of-custody documentation. ≤48h sourcing.
Corneal transplant map
Choose what matches your case
Scarring in the front layers, with the inner endothelial layer still healthy
Only the damaged front layers are replaced. Your own endothelium stays where it is, and that is the layer rejection usually targets.
Endothelial disease, so the cornea holds water and vision is foggiest after waking
The pump layer at the back is what failed, so only that thin sheet is exchanged and the rest of your cornea is left alone.
Damage or scarring through every layer, or a previous graft that failed
When no healthy layer is left to build on, the cornea is replaced through its full thickness.
This is an orientation guide. Your corneal exam (topography, Pentacam and anterior OCT) decides which graft fits, not this guide.
Book a corneal examProcedures & 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 |
A real patient story: from diagnosis to restored vision after corneal transplantation.
Common questions
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.
