What is a corneal transplant and why would you need it?
The cornea is the clear structure in front of the eye that covers the iris and the pupil. When the cornea is swollen or scarred, it can result in blurred vision and/or discomfort. Corneal scarring may result from infection or injury. Corneal swelling or cloudiness may be hereditary. There may even be an abnormal shape to the cornea, resulting in poor vision. Anything that damages the cornea can impair your vision. However, by replacing the abnormal cornea with a healthy one, your vision can be dramatically improved.
Changes in corneal transplant surgery start at Krieger
In corneal transplant surgery, the damaged cornea is surgically removed, and a clear donor cornea is sutured into place. The Krieger Eye Institute at Sinai Hospital uses an advanced suturing technique that reduces the surgery time, healing time, and offers faster improvement in vision.
Less risk, faster healing
Every year, over 40,000 corneal transplants are performed in the U.S. They're by far the most common and successful of all types of transplants. With the new suturing technique, only one continuous stitch is used to attach the donor cornea. As a result, there's less stretching of the new cornea. That means less distortion, less astigmatism, and a faster recovery of vision after surgery.
The Krieger Eye Institute brings a special perspective to your vision
Our physicians at the Krieger Eye Institute are not only medical specialists in ophthalmology, each of them also has additional training in special fields.
At the Krieger Eye Institute, you have the convenience of one community location, with access to a renowned team of board-certified physicians. We use the most advanced technology available, and our staff has been carefully chosen for their exceptional skills.
The Krieger Eye Institute is located in the Morton Mower, M.D., Medical Office Building at Sinai Hospital. If you'd like to make an appointment to discuss a corneal transplant, or for a preliminary exam, please call 410-601-5991.
Department of Ophthalmology
The Krieger Eye Institute
Morton Mower, M.D., Medical Office Bldg., 6th Floor
Sinai Hospital of Baltimore
2411 W. Belvedere Ave
Baltimore, MD 21215
