Many of Dr. Assil’s patients undergoing corneal transplantation are treated with PK, or Penetrating Keratoplasty. In PK, the entire thickness of the central cornea is replaced with a portion of a cornea from a donor eye.

Initially, your vision will be blurry and the site of your corneal transplant may be swollen and slightly thicker than the rest of your cornea. As your vision improves, you will gradually be able to return to your normal daily activities.

Patients who have undergone PK generally require several months for full recovery.

Dr. Assil will determine which patients requiring corneal transplantation are likely to benefit most from PK, DSEK, or IEK.