Advanced keratoconus
A detailed examination helps identify the cause, severity, and most appropriate next step.
Advanced Corneal Reconstruction
DALK / PK Corneal Surgery.
Corneal transplant techniques for advanced disease when simpler vision correction is no longer adequate.
Understanding the treatment
What is DALK / PK Corneal Surgery?
DALK preserves a healthy inner corneal layer, while PK replaces the full corneal thickness. The choice depends on how deeply disease or scarring extends.
Your treatment plan is selected only after a detailed eye examination and discussion of suitability, alternatives, expected benefits, and limitations.
Individualized care: recommendations depend on your diagnosis, eye health, visual needs, lifestyle, and examination findings.
Specialist evaluation
Diagnosis before treatment selection
When evaluation may help
Common reasons to seek specialist advice
Symptoms and suitability vary. These are common reasons for assessment rather than a diagnosis.
Deep corneal scars
A detailed examination helps identify the cause, severity, and most appropriate next step.
Corneal thinning
A detailed examination helps identify the cause, severity, and most appropriate next step.
Multi-layer corneal disease
A detailed examination helps identify the cause, severity, and most appropriate next step.
Personalized planning
DALK / PK Corneal Surgery options
The exact approach depends on examination findings. Your specialist will explain which option, if any, is suitable for your eye.
DALK
Care pathway
Layer-Preserving Transplant
Diseased front layers are replaced while healthy endothelium is retained.
- Suitability confirmed through examination
- Benefits and limitations discussed clearly
- Follow-up planned around the procedure
PK
Focused option
Full-Thickness Transplant
All central corneal layers are replaced with donor tissue.
- Suitability confirmed through examination
- Benefits and limitations discussed clearly
- Follow-up planned around the procedure
FOLLOW-UP
Care pathway
Visual Rehabilitation
Drops, stitches, refraction, and regular graft checks support recovery.
- Suitability confirmed through examination
- Benefits and limitations discussed clearly
- Follow-up planned around the procedure
Patient-first planning
Your treatment journey
Every plan is individualized. We explain findings, options, preparation, expected recovery, and follow-up before treatment.
Book ConsultationDetailed Evaluation
Symptoms, vision, eye structures, medical history, and relevant diagnostic tests are reviewed.
Personalized Planning
Suitability, alternatives, likely benefits, limitations, and costs are discussed.
Treatment
The selected medical, optical, laser, or surgical plan is performed with appropriate precautions.
Follow-up
Scheduled reviews monitor healing, comfort, vision, and the need for further care.
After treatment
Follow-up supports a safer recovery.
Recovery and aftercare differ by treatment. Follow the instructions provided for your individual procedure or care plan.
✓ Follow the prescribed eye-drop or medicine schedule carefully.
✓ Protect the eye and avoid rubbing, contamination, or unapproved activity.
✓ Attend scheduled examinations so healing and treatment response can be checked.
✓ Contact the clinic promptly for increasing pain, redness, or a sudden change in vision.
Contact the clinic urgently if advised warning signs occur.
Increasing pain, marked redness, sudden loss of vision, injury, or rapidly worsening symptoms should not be ignored.
Common questions
DALK / PK Corneal Surgery FAQs
How do I know whether this treatment is suitable?
Suitability can only be confirmed after examination and any required measurements or scans.
What should I bring to my consultation?
Bring current glasses or contact lenses, previous eye reports, a medicine list, and details of earlier eye procedures.
Will I need follow-up visits?
Yes. The number and timing of visits depend on the treatment and how your eye responds.
Will my vision improve immediately?
Results and recovery time vary. Your specialist will explain realistic expectations for your diagnosis and treatment.
Are there risks or limitations?
Every treatment has limitations and possible risks. These are discussed in detail before you decide to proceed.
Is this page a substitute for examination?
No. This information is educational and cannot replace an individual diagnosis or medical consultation.