Guangzhou Zhongshan Road Ophthalmic Hospital: How to perform corneal transplantation?

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Guangzhou Zhongshan Road Ophthalmic Hospital: How to perform corneal transplantation?

Guangzhou Zhongshan Road Eye Hospital is a hospital focusing on the treatment of eye diseases in Guangzhou. It has an experienced medical team and provides high-quality medical services. Corneal transplantation is one of the common ophthalmic operations in the hospital. The following will introduce the process of corneal transplantation in detail.

Preoperative preparation

Before corneal transplantation, the doctor will give the patient a comprehensive eye examination and evaluation. This includes checking the curvature, thickness, transparency of the cornea and the presence of other eye diseases. The doctor will also know the patient's medical history, including whether he has ever had eye surgery, whether he has a history of allergy, etc.

Preoperative preparation also includes assessing the patient's physical condition to ensure that the patient has no other serious disease, such as heart disease or diabetes. If the patient is taking certain drugs, the doctor may ask the patient to suspend the use or adjust the dose.

In addition, blood tests are also required before surgery to determine the patient's blood type and whether there are other blood related problems.

Operation process

Corneal transplantation is usually performed under general anesthesia to ensure that patients have no pain during the operation. The procedure is divided into two steps: donor cornea acquisition and patient cornea transplantation.

Donor cornea harvesting refers to obtaining fresh corneal tissue from a deceased corneal donor. The doctor will communicate with the patient before the operation to determine whether to accept the donor's cornea. Once determined, the doctor will contact the donor tissue bank to select the cornea most suitable for the patient.

Patient corneal transplantation refers to the transplantation of donor corneal tissue into the patient's eyes. The doctor makes an incision in the patient's eye, then transplant the donor corneal tissue, and suture the incision with thin thread. The whole procedure usually takes several hours.

Postoperative care

After corneal transplantation, patients need special care to ensure the healing and recovery of the surgical site. The doctor will give the patient medication eyedrops to reduce the risk of postoperative eye discomfort and infection. Patients need to use eye drops regularly according to the doctor's recommendations, and pay attention to eye hygiene to avoid rubbing eyes or exposure to pollution sources.

The doctor will arrange a follow-up examination after the operation to monitor the recovery of the operation site. These examinations are usually performed in the first week, the first month and several months after surgery.

After surgery, patients need to follow the doctor's instructions, maintain good living habits, and avoid strenuous exercise or eye collision. During postoperative recovery, patients should maintain a happy mood and avoid mental tension or anxiety to promote healing.

summary

Before corneal transplantation, Guangzhou Zhongshan Road Eye Hospital will make preparations, including eye examination and physical evaluation. The procedure includes donor cornea harvesting and patient corneal transplantation. Postoperative care included the use of eye drops and regular follow-up examinations. By following the doctor's instructions and good living habits, patients can recover smoothly.