Information on corneal transplantation surgery

For cases of keratoconus or severe corneal scarring, Mr Flynn performs either full-thickness transplants known as Penetrating Keratoplasty or partial thickness transplants known as Deep Anterior Lamellar Keratoplasty.   

For information of penetrating keratoplasty (PK) please click here.

For information on deep anterior lamellar keratoplasty (DALK) please click here.

In patients with corneal problem affecting only the very inside layer of the cornea (eg Fuchs' endothelial dystrophy or corneal oedema after cataract surgery) Mr Flynn performs a keyhole partial thickness transplant of the endothelial layer known as Descemet's Membrane Endothelial Keratoplasty (DMEK) or Descemet's Stripping Automated Endothelial Keratoplasty (DSAEK).

For information on DMEK and DSAEK please click here.