Dalian Medic Eye Hospital: How is the procedure of corneal transplantation?

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Dalian Medic Eye Hospital: How is the procedure of corneal transplantation?

Dalian Medic Eye Hospital is a medical institution specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of eye diseases, with advanced equipment and professional medical care team. Corneal transplantation is one of the characteristic technologies of the hospital, which helps many patients recover their brightness. The procedure of corneal transplantation will be described in detail below.

Preparation before operation

Before corneal transplantation, the doctor will first conduct a comprehensive examination and evaluation of the patient. These examinations include ophthalmic examination, corneal topography, fundus examination, etc., to ensure that the patient's cornea is suitable for transplantation. At the same time, doctors will also develop personalized treatment plans for patients' conditions and determine the timing of surgery.

Before surgery, patients need to complete a series of pre surgical preparations, such as stopping certain drugs, receiving local anesthesia, etc. In addition, patients also need to understand the operation process and possible risks, and sign the informed consent form.

Operation process

Corneal transplantation is usually performed under general anesthesia or local anesthesia, and the operation time is about 1-2 hours. The following are the specific steps of the operation:

1. Fix the patient's eyeball first to ensure the stability of the surgical area and reduce the risk of surgical operation.

2. The doctor uses a microscope to magnify the patient's cornea, and uses a special corneal knife to cut the patient's cornea into the shape that needs transplantation.

3. Cut and tissue treat the donor cornea to ensure the adaptability and transparency of the graft.

4. After cutting, the doctor places the graft on the patient's corneal bed and sutures it with special thin thread.

5. After the operation, the doctor will bandage the patient's eyes and give necessary anti infection and anti-inflammatory treatment.

Postoperative care

After corneal transplantation, patients need a period of postoperative care to promote wound healing and corneal graft stability. The following are some common postoperative nursing measures:

1. The patient needs to avoid strenuous exercise and blowing his nose forcefully to avoid increasing the intraocular pressure.

2. Patients need to follow the doctor's medication instructions and use anti infection and anti-inflammatory drugs on time.

3. During recovery, patients should avoid eating spicy food, quit smoking and drinking, and maintain good living habits.

4. The patient needs to visit again regularly during the recovery period, and the doctor will check the transplanted cornea to evaluate the surgical effect.

summary

Corneal transplantation is one of the characteristic techniques of Dalian Medyk Eye Hospital. In the preparation before the operation, the doctor will comprehensively evaluate the patient's condition to ensure the feasibility of the operation. During the operation, the doctor will take a series of operational steps to ensure the safety and stability of the transplanted cornea. After the operation, the patient needs a period of nursing and further consultation to ensure the effect of corneal transplantation. Dalian Medic Eye Hospital provides high-quality ophthalmic diagnosis and treatment services for patients through professional technology and considerate services.