Keratoplasty

Keratoplasty, also known as a corneal transplant, replaces damaged or diseased corneal tissue with healthy donor tissue to restore clarity and vision. It's typically considered when scarring, thinning, or clouding of the cornea from infection, injury, or conditions like keratoconus can't be managed through medication or contact lenses alone. At UMC Victoria Hospital , the keratoplasty treatment in Uganda is structured around precise assessment and long-term visual outcomes:

• Detailed corneal assessment
  imaging and tissue evaluation to determine the extent of damage and the right graft type
• Partial or full-thickness grafting
  tailoring the procedure to whether only the outer or the entire corneal layer needs replacement
• Donor tissue matching
  careful selection to support graft acceptance and reduce rejection risk
• Microsurgical technique
  precision suturing to protect the eye's delicate structure during transplantation
• Extended follow-up care
  monitoring for graft health, gradual vision recovery, and management of anti-rejection medication

Because corneal clarity is central to sight, patients are guided through a longer recovery window than most eye procedures, with follow-up visits playing a key role in protecting the transplant's success. At UMC Victoria Hospital, our eye specialists in Kampala provide ongoing care and guidance to support graft health, protect the success of the corneal transplant, and achieve improved visual outcomes.