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Advanced Corneal Transplant

DSAEK Surgery:
Clearer Vision, Faster Recovery

DSAEK (Descemet’s Stripping Automated Endothelial Keratoplasty) is the gold standard for treating corneal swelling. By replacing only the damaged inner layer, we preserve 95% of your natural eye.

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Dr. Amrita Mukherjee - DSAEK Surgeon
Dr. Amrita Mukherjee
Cornea & Transplant Director (LVPEI Alumni)

Why Choose DSAEK?

In the past, corneal transplants required removing the entire cornea and stitching a new one in place. This took over a year to heal.

DSAEK changes everything. We peel away only the diseased inner layer (endothelium) and slide in a healthy donor layer. Because the outer eye is untouched, the eye remains strong and vision recovers in weeks, not years.

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The Advantage

Traditional Transplant vs. DSAEK

Old Method (PK)

Full Thickness Transplant

  • ❌ Requires 16+ stitches
  • ❌ High astigmatism risk
  • ❌ 12-18 months recovery
  • ❌ Eye becomes weaker

Modern Method (DSAEK)

Partial Thickness Transplant

  • ✔️ No or few stitches
  • ✔️ Minimal astigmatism
  • ✔️ 4-6 weeks recovery
  • ✔️ Eye remains strong

The DSAEK Procedure

A precision surgery performed under local anesthesia.

01

Preparation

The diseased endothelial layer is stripped away from inside the eye through a tiny incision.

02

Insertion

The healthy donor graft is folded and gently inserted into the eye.

03

Air Bubble

An air bubble is injected to press the graft against your cornea, bonding it naturally.

Dr Amrita Mukherjee - Cornea Specialist SGVEH
Cornea & Microsurgery Director

Dr. Amrita Mukherjee (Fellow LVPEI)

Dr. Amrita Mukherjee is a leading Cornea Specialist with over 15 years of experience. Trained at the prestigious L.V. Prasad Eye Institute, she specializes in advanced lamellar keratoplasty (DSAEK/DMEK) and complex corneal trauma.

✔️ DSAEK Surgery ✔️ Fuchs' Dystrophy ✔️ Corneal Edema ✔️ Keratoconus

Frequently Asked Questions

It is for patients whose corneal "pump" cells (endothelium) have failed. This is common in Fuchs' Dystrophy or after complicated cataract surgeries (Bullous Keratopathy).
For the first 24 hours, you must lie on your back to let the air bubble hold the graft in place. Vision remains blurry for a few days but clears up significantly within 3-4 weeks.
The risk is much lower with DSAEK (around 8-10%) compared to full transplants (20%). With proper drops and follow-up, the graft can last for many years.