IDEAL EYE SURGERY
Corneal Transplants
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What Is a Cornea Disease?
Your eyes see the world, and your cornea is the clear, front window of your eyes. To have good vision, your cornea must be clear and its surface must be optically smooth. By virtue of its shape, your cornea helps to focus your eye.
Corneal problems can take many forms and they all can affect your vision. Problems with your tears, or the way your eyelids blink to wash the surface of your cornea can leave its surface rough and irregular, so you can’t see through it clearly, or it won’t focus correctly. Injuries can leave scars that you can’t see through, or that distort the shape of your cornea. Infections can cause your cornea to ulcerate and scar. Your cornea gets cloudy when its swollen, and stretches out of shape when it’s too thin. All of these problems can lead to poor vision. The key to treatment of these problems is to quickly get an accurate diagnosis and start effective treatment as soon as possible.
Receive expert cornea disease treatment today. Request an appointment today at either our Creve Coeur, MO, or Alton, IL, office.
Corneal Problem Causes
Some corneal problems are hereditary and run in families. Some problems come along with other general health issues. Even the environment we live in can cause corneal problems from dust, sun exposure, chemical fumes, and other irritants.
Am I a Candidate for Corneal Transplant?
Why Choose Ideal Eye Surgery?
Personalized care
Your eyes, activities, and goals guide your plan.
Expert team you can trust
Our surgeons are among the nations most experienced in corneal transplant and vision correction surgery - having restored clear sight to more than 25,000+ patients
Professional and Trust-Building
When desired, your optometrist remains an active partner in your care - our team coordinates every step for a smooth, connected experience.
Convenient
Patient-focused care
Leading with innovation
Our surgeons use the most advanced technology available to ensure every patient receives the best possible vision correction.
Cornea Disease Treatment
What to Expect: Step-by-Step
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Consultation & testing
Comprehensive measurements and a discussion of your goals.
Your plan
Lens recommendation and a customized surgery plan; we review benefits, risks, and costs.
Surgery Day
Outpatient procedure; you go home the same day with instructions.
Recovery & follow-up
Most people notice vision changes soon after surgery. Your care team and/or your optometrist will see you to confirm you’re healing as expected.
Recovery, Risks & Safety
This page is educational and not medical advice. Your surgeon will explain whether surgery is appropriate for you.
Cost, Insurance & Financing
Medicare and many insurance plans typically cover medically necessary corneal transplant surgery. Some lens options and vision-enhancing upgrades may involve out-of-pocket costs.
Insurance & Medicare
We'll verify your benefits and provide an out-of-pocket estimate
Financing
We accept payments from CareCredit. Information regarding applications can be found below
Price transparency
We'll provide a written estimate before you decide.
Meet Your Corneal Transplant Surgeons
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Patient Stories
FAQs
A few assorted common questions we often hear from our cataracts patients along with helpful answers. Have other questions for us? Please reach out and contact us, we look forward to helping you!
When cataracts limit your daily activities and an exam confirms a cataract, we'll review options with you.
That depends on your eyes and the lens you choose. Many people still use glasses for certain tasks.
You'll receive medication to keep you comfortable. Most patients describe pressure rather than pain.
Plan to rest the day of surgery; we'll share specific instructions and see you soon after for post-operative care.
We address one eye at a time to ensure full recovery prior to your second surgery.
Yes. If your optometrist is a referring provider, we keep them informed and coordinate your follow-up appointments.
