Corneal Transplant
Corneal Transplant
Full-thickness corneal transplant at Neera Eye Centre, Darya Ganj — the entire central window is replaced when damage goes through every layer.
Full thickness
All layers of the central cornea
HOTA
Registered transplant centre
Stitches
Removed over months, not days
5,000+
Corneal transplants performed
Medical Director and Chief Eye Surgeon, Neera Eye Centre & Laser Vision Pvt. Limited. LASIK, cataract and cornea transplant. 36+ years in practice. Fellow of L.V. Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad. Pioneer of Excimer and LASIK in Delhi. Senior Consultant, Max Hospital.
Full profileMedically reviewed by Dr. Neera Agrawal · Neera Eye Centre, Darya Ganj, New Delhi
Why you can trust this page
The description of Penetrating Keratoplasty (PK) on this page reflects how the service is offered at Neera Eye Centre, Darya Ganj, by the team led by Dr. Neera Agrawal.
Where a recovery time or a fee is not given as a fixed number, that is deliberate. Both depend on your examination, and both are explained before you decide.
This page is written for patients considering the service. It is general information, not a personalised treatment plan.
Service Overview
Penetrating keratoplasty (PK) is a full-thickness corneal transplant. The cloudy central cornea is cut out as a disc and a matching donor disc is stitched in its place.
You are here because glasses no longer help — after a deep scar, a severe infection, a failed thinner graft, or a cornea damaged all the way through.
Surgery is planned once donor tissue is available. Recovery is slower than partial transplants: stitches stay for months and vision settles gradually.
PK is not the first choice if only the front or only the back layer is diseased. Those eyes do better with DALK, DSEK or DMEK. We will not do a full-thickness graft just because it is the older, more familiar name.
What It Covers
Scans to confirm the disease really involves the full thickness.
Screened donor cornea co-ordinated through a HOTA-registered pathway.
Diseased disc out, donor disc in, stitches placed in a planned pattern.
Selective stitch removal over months to control astigmatism.
Drops and reviews so early rejection is treated, not ignored.
Who It Is For
Injury, ulcer or infection that went through the whole cornea.
When a previous layer-only transplant is no longer working.
Keratoconus that still has a healthy inner layer is usually DALK, not PK.
Cost
The cost of Penetrating Keratoplasty (PK) at Neera Eye Centre depends on your examination and the plan your eyes actually need. We confirm a written estimate at consultation, before anything is booked.
There is no single figure that fits every eye. The technique, whether one or both eyes are treated, and any other condition found on examination can change the plan.
Your scans, the treatment that suits your eye, and whether extra care is needed for a second condition. The written estimate lists what is included before a date is fixed.
How It Works
The eye is fully numbed. You should not feel pain.
A circular cut removes the full-thickness central cornea.
A matching donor window is placed and stitched.
A shield, a steroid schedule, and a first-night review plan.
Vision and stitches are adjusted over time — this is not a one-week recovery.
Before and after
What the first days look like depends on whether this is a scan, medical treatment, or a procedure. At Neera Eye Centre we explain drops, precautions, and the review date before anything is scheduled.
Bring earlier reports, your current glasses, and a list of eye drops or medicines. Tell us about diabetes, allergies, blood thinners, and any recent redness or injury.
Follow the plan you are given — observation, drops, or a procedure date. Avoid rubbing the eye. Call us the same day if pain, redness, or blurred vision gets worse instead of settling.
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Timing
Come in when symptoms affect reading, driving, work, or comfort, or when another doctor has asked you to get this checked. You do not need to wait until a problem is severe.
A consultation is how we tell you whether this service is the right next step, or whether observation or a different treatment suits your eyes better.
Why Choose Us
Dr. Neera Agrawal has performed more than 5,000 corneal transplants at Neera Eye Centre & Laser Vision Pvt. Ltd., Darya Ganj, a HOTA-registered centre. PK is used when the cornea is genuinely full-thickness disease. If a partial graft will do, we will say so — fewer stitches and a lower rejection load are worth that honesty.
Your surgical team
M.S. Ophthalmology · Fellow, L.V. Prasad Eye Institute. Pioneer in phaco and cataract surgery in Delhi, 36+ years of surgical experience.
MBBS, MD (Ophthalmology). Senior Squint Specialist trained at RP Centre, AIIMS New Delhi, with 33+ years in ophthalmology.
MBBS, MS – Ophthalmology. Vitreoretinal and cataract surgeon with 14 years of experience, including retina surgery, injections and lasers.
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Patient stories
Patients describe their experience at Neera Eye Centre. Their accounts are on the patient stories page.
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Neera Eye Care Hospital is rated 4.7 on Google, from 243 reviews.
4.7
out of 5 · 243 Google reviews
3 months ago
I recently underwent Topography-guided PRK (Contoura) surgery here, and my experience was absolutely fantastic. I had a high cylindrical power (-3.25) and was honestly a bit nervous, but Dr. Neera agrawal and the entire staff made me feel completely at ease. They took the time to explain exactly why PRK was the safest and best option for me. The procedure was incredibly smooth, and my recovery is going exactly as they guided. The hospital is exceptionally clean, the staff is very cooperative, and the technology is top-notch. If you are considering getting rid of your glasses, I highly recommend dr. Neera and this hospital. Thank you for giving me a glass-free life!
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Frequently Asked Questions
When to call us immediately
Contact us on +91 8448448417 the same day, or go to the nearest eye casualty if you cannot reach us, if you notice any of the following.
Sight that was stable or improving and then declines.
Pain that builds rather than settles, especially with nausea.
Redness that spreads or deepens instead of fading.
Thick or coloured discharge, rather than mild watering.
A burst of floaters, flashes of light, or a curtain across your vision.
Rinse with clean water if a chemical has entered the eye, then come in immediately.
Disclaimer. This page is general information about care at Neera Eye Centre and does not replace a consultation. It is not a diagnosis, and it does not recommend a treatment for your eyes. Suitability, recovery, and cost differ from patient to patient and are confirmed on examination.
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Tell us a little about your eyes and the team will call you back to fix a time.
Book a comprehensive eye evaluation. Our specialists will recommend the best course of action for your vision.
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