Lost Vision Isn’t the End. Let Us Help You See Clearly Again.
Access world class care at NABH & JCI accredited hospitals with Shinon Global, trusted by patients from 40+ countries for affordable, ethical, and expert led eye transplants.
✔️ 100+ Cornea Transplants
✔️ Accredited Hospitals & Advanced Facilities
✔️ Visa, Airport Pickup & Language Assistance
✔️ Affordable, Transparent Packages for International Patients
A cornea transplant is a vision restoring procedure in which a damaged or diseased cornea is replaced with healthy donor tissue or an artificial cornea. It is typically recommended when the cornea becomes cloudy, scarred, or misshapen, resulting in blurred vision, pain, or even blindness. At Shinon Global, we connect patients with the best cornea transplant hospital in India, offering timely diagnosis, advanced surgical techniques, and compassionate, ethical care tailored to your eye condition.
The most common conditions that may require a corneal transplant include:
• Keratoconus: Thinning and bulging of the cornea into a cone shape that distorts vision.
• Corneal dystrophy: A group of inherited disorders that cause clouding and scarring of the cornea over time.
• Corneal scarring or opacity: Damage from infections, trauma, or previous surgeries that leads to vision loss.
• Corneal ulcers: Severe, recurring infections that erode corneal tissue and impair healing.
• Post surgical corneal failure: When prior procedures such as cataract surgery lead to corneal decompensation.
• Fuchs’ endothelial dystrophy: Loss of the inner corneal layer causing swelling, pain, and blurred vision.
• Corneal perforation or injury: Trauma resulting in rupture or full thickness damage to the cornea.
At Shinon Global, we guide you at every step, from diagnosis and surgical planning to donor cornea matching, visa facilitation, and recovery monitoring. Whether you require a penetrating keratoplasty (PKP), DALK, or artificial cornea transplant in India, we ensure you receive the highest quality treatment from the best cornea transplant doctor in India, supported by NABH and JCI accredited eye hospitals.
We help patients access advanced cornea transplant surgery options coordinated by the best cornea transplant doctors in India, selected based on the depth and nature of your corneal disease, previous eye conditions, and suitability for donor or artificial tissue. The type of corneal transplant recommended depends on detailed ophthalmic evaluation and hospital capabilities at the best cornea transplant hospital in India.
1. Full Cornea Transplant
Used when the entire cornea is badly damaged or scarred.
Best for: Serious vision loss due to injury, infection, or failed previous surgeries.
What it means: Your full cornea is replaced with healthy donor tissue.
2. Partial Cornea Transplant (Front Layers Only)
Used when only the outer surface of the cornea is affected.
Best for: Conditions like keratoconus or early scarring.
What it means: Only the damaged top layers are replaced, keeping the healthy inner part intact.
3. Partial Cornea Transplant (Inner Layer Only)
Used when the inner layer of the cornea (endothelium) is failing.
Best for: Age related conditions like Fuchs’ dystrophy or swelling after cataract surgery.
What it means: Only the inner layer is gently replaced using advanced techniques.
4. Artificial Cornea Transplant (Keratoprosthesis)
Used when natural donor tissue is not an option or previous grafts have failed.
Best for: Complex cases or repeat transplant failures.
What it means: An artificial cornea (keratoprosthesis) is implanted to restore vision.
At Shinon Global, we help match you with the right type of cornea transplant based on your condition, age, and eye health.
Understanding the process helps reduce anxiety and ensures smoother recovery. Here is what the journey typically looks like:
Before the Surgery
• You undergo a thorough eye examination, imaging, and donor tissue matching.
• Our team coordinates your visa, travel, and hospital admission seamlessly.
During the Surgery
• The procedure usually takes 30 to 60 minutes and is performed under local or general anesthesia.
• Most surgeries are done on a daycare or outpatient basis, with no need for long hospital stays.
After the Surgery
• You will be prescribed eye drops, medications, and protective care for healing.
• Regular follow-ups help monitor for signs of rejection or infection.
• Recovery varies by transplant type but vision starts to improve within a few weeks to months.
Shinon’s doctors will guide your post transplant care, schedule follow-up consultations, and assist with visual rehabilitation. We educate patients about potential cornea transplant failure causes and ensure timely intervention for best results.
| Country | Average Cost (USD) | Inclusions |
|---|---|---|
| India | $800 – $2,000 | Surgery, consultation, donor tissue, 1–2 follow-ups, hospital stay (if needed) |
| USA | $13,000 – $27,000 | Surgery only (excludes donor fee, hospital stay, follow-ups) |
| UK | $8,000 – $15,000 | Usually covered under NHS for residents |
| UAE | $5,000 – $10,000 | Surgery and basic post-op care |
| Thailand | $3,500 – $6,000 | Surgery, basic recovery support |
Shinon helps patients access affordable, high-quality corneal transplants in India with complete transparency and international-level care.
At Shinon Global, we ensure that every cornea transplant patient receives care from the best cornea transplant doctor in India at globally accredited hospitals.
Expert Surgeon: Dr. Hem Shah
• Over 100 successful cornea transplants and 1,000+ cataract surgeries performed.
• Specialized in anterior segment surgeries, including penetrating keratoplasty (PKP) and DALK.
• Trained at the prestigious Aravind Eye Hospital, Madurai.
• Holds MS Ophthalmology and DNB certifications.
Top Hospital Partnership: Sharp Sight Eye Hospital, Delhi NCR
• Recognized as one of the best eye hospitals in India.
• Equipped with a dedicated corneal transplant unit and modern diagnostic infrastructure.
• Fully NABH and JCI accredited, offering international standards of care.
• Conveniently located in Delhi, serving both domestic and international patients.
Comprehensive Support with Shinon Global
• Direct access to the best hospital for cornea transplant in India based on your condition.
• End-to-end coordination including diagnosis, donor matching, surgery, and recovery.
• International patient services including airport pickup, language support, and transparent cost packages.
Ideal for Complex Corneal Conditions
• Recommended for patients with keratoconus, corneal dystrophy, scarring, or failed previous transplants.
• Personalized care plans matched to the type of transplant required: full-thickness, partial-thickness, or endothelial.
Patients often understand the criteria such as experience, volume of surgeries, hospital affiliation, and specialization like PKP or DALK before making a decision.
Many international patients search for second opinions, especially if they’ve had failed grafts or conflicting diagnoses abroad.
Patients worry about wait time or tissue shortage. Explaining India’s strong eye donation network can be reassuring.
Some patients search for the source and quality of donor corneas, especially those coming from outside the country.
This is a major decision factor for international patients comparing India with other countries.
International patients want to know the ideal recovery time before flying back home.
Queries around post-surgery lodging, follow-ups, and hotel-hospital coordination are common.
Patients often compare affordability, technology, and international care experience.
Focused condition-based queries like this are common for younger patients or those with early-stage disease.
With rising medical tourism, patients want clear guidance on how to assess a surgeon’s credibility.
Partner with Shinon Global to access the best cornea transplant hospitals in India. From expert surgeon selection to travel and aftercare, we handle every detail so you can focus on recovery.
The recovery time will depend on the reason for your surgery and your health.
