Corneal Transplants in Holly Springs, NC and Fayetteville, NC

At Holly Springs Eye & Laser, corneal transplant surgery is provided with the expertise of Dr. Faraaz Khan, a renowned board-certified and fellowship-trained cornea specialist. This procedure can restore clearer vision and greater comfort when the cornea becomes too damaged or cloudy to function well on its own.

What Is The Cornea?

The cornea is the clear front surface of the eye and plays a key role in bending and focusing light for clear vision. When the cornea becomes damaged, scarred, or swollen, changes in clarity or shape can lead to discomfort, increased infection risk, or reduced vision. In these situations, a corneal transplant may be considered to help restore function and improve visual clarity.

What Is A Corneal Transplant?

The structure of the cornea is carefully evaluated to determine the most appropriate approach for reducing symptoms such as pain, haze, or vision loss. In some cases, treatment options such as corneal crosslinking may help strengthen the cornea before a transplant becomes necessary.

Common transplant techniques include:

Penetrating keratoplasty

A full-thickness corneal transplant that replaces all layers of the cornea when damage extends throughout the entire cornea. This approach is often recommended when scarring, swelling, or structural changes affect multiple layers and prevent light from passing clearly through the eye.

Deep anterior lamellar keratoplasty

A procedure that replaces the damaged front layers of the cornea while leaving the healthy inner layer intact. This technique helps preserve the eye’s natural strength and structure, offering improved clarity with a lower risk of rejection for patients whose deeper corneal layers remain healthy.

Endothelial keratoplasty

A partial-thickness transplant that replaces only the innermost corneal layer responsible for pumping out fluid and keeping the cornea clear. This modern approach uses smaller incisions, offers faster healing, and may be ideal for conditions where the outer layers of the cornea are still healthy.

What to Expect From Corneal Transplant Surgery

Many patients have this procedure on an outpatient basis. Surgery typically takes less than an hour, and either local or general anesthesia is used to keep you comfortable throughout the process. Most patients experience meaningful visual improvement, and many grafts last well over ten years.

Why Choose Us For Corneal Transplant Care

At Holly Springs Eye & Laser, corneal procedures are performed by Dr. Khan, a board-certified and fellowship-trained cornea specialist. His advanced training supports careful surgical planning and precise technique throughout evaluation, surgery, and postoperative care.

Dr. Khan has experience with both partial-thickness corneal procedures and full corneal transplants, allowing the surgical approach to be selected based on eye health, corneal findings, and visual requirements.

Book Your Corneal Transplant Consultation in Holly Springs

If a damaged cornea is affecting your daily life, a corneal transplant may help improve vision and overall comfort. At Holly Springs Eye & Laser, care focuses on helping patients understand their options and plan next steps with confidence. Call 919-689-8920 today to schedule an appointment in Holly Springs or Fayetteville. 

We welcome patients from all surrounding areas, including Angier, Apex, Buies Creek, Carrboro, Cary, Chapel Hill, Clayton, Coats, Dunn, Durham, Eastover, Erwin, Fayetteville, Fuquay-Varina, Garner, Holly Springs, Hope Mills, Knightdale, Laurinburg, Lillington, Linden, Lumberton, Morrisville, New Hill, Pinehurst, Pittsboro, Raleigh, Raeford, Rockingham, Sanford, Smithfield, Southern Pines, Spring Lake, Stedman, Varina, Vander, Wake Forest, Wendell, Willow Spring, and Zebulon.

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