Dr. Shruti Warke is a highly experienced Cornea & Refractive Eye Surgeon in Wakad, Pune, specializing in advanced corneal transplant procedures, LASIK, and cataract surgery. With expertise in treating various corneal disorders, she offers personalized eye care to meet each patient’s unique needs.
Refractive eye surgery corrects vision problems such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism, and presbyopia by reshaping the cornea for improved focus. Common procedures include LASIK, PRK, SMILE, and ICL, helping reduce or eliminate the need for glasses or contact lenses. These treatments provide clearer vision with long-lasting results.
A corneal transplant, also known as keratoplasty, is a surgical procedure that replaces a damaged cornea with a healthy donor cornea. It's one of the most common and successful organ transplant procedures.
What it's used for To improve vision, To relieve pain, and To treat severe infection or damage.
What to expect after surgery
Your vision might be worse than before surgery
It can take several months for your vision to improve
You might need corrective lenses, such as glasses or contact lenses
The donated cornea might be rejected
The risk of complications depends on your age, health, and other factors