Cornea Transplant

Regain Your Vision and Quality of Life: Find Hope and Healing with Cornea Transplant Surgery at Hoopes Vision

Our compassionate team of skilled surgeons and cornea specialists use advanced technology and techniques to provide each patient with personalized care and treatment for corneal damage or disease, helping you to regain your vision and enjoy a better quality of life.

Welcome to Hoopes Vision, where we specialize in restoring vision through advanced cornea transplant surgery. Our team of expert surgeons and cornea specialists use the latest techniques and technology to perform cornea transplant surgery to restore your vision and improve your quality of life.

Cornea transplant surgery is for patients with severe damage to all or part of their cornea and is often referred to as keratoplasty or a corneal graft. It can improve sight, relieve pain and treat severe infection or damage.

What to Expect During Cornea Transplant Surgery

During corneal transplant surgery, our surgeon will remove a circular piece of the damaged cornea from the center of your eye using a circular cutting instrument (similar to a cookie cutter) called a trephine and replace the damaged cornea with the donated cornea. The surgery usually takes less than an hour. If surgery involves the transplantation of the outer cornea, the new outer cornea is held in place with stitches, which usually stay in for more than 12 months.

Most patients can return to work two to three weeks after corneal transplant surgery if their job does not require physical strain. If your job requires manual labor, you can return three to four months after surgery.

Your vision will continue to improve for up to one year following your surgery. However, you will need glasses or contact lenses after surgery because the corneal transplant curve cannot match your natural cornea’s curve.

Our surgeons are experienced in several types of cornea transplant surgery, including traditional penetrating keratoplasty and newer, minimally invasive procedures. We’ll work with you during your consultation to determine which surgery best suits your needs.

At Hoopes Vision, we’re committed to providing our patients with the highest quality of care and treatment. We understand that every patient’s needs are unique, and we’ll work with you to create a personalized treatment plan to meet your specific needs.

If you want to learn more about cornea transplant surgery, we invite you to schedule a consultation with our team. We’re here to answer any questions and help you make the best decision for your vision health.

Don’t let corneal damage or disease keep you from living your best life. Contact Hoopes Vision today to take the first step towards restoring your vision and improving your quality of life.

Real Patient Stories

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Patrick RomeroOutdoors Enthusiast, Videographer
“As an outdoors enthusiast and videographer, I faced constant issues with contacts and glasses, leading me to opt for LASIK surgery which turned out to be a painless and quick procedure, providing me with exceptional vision and making me realize the importance of investing in quality eye care.”

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Daniel SummerhaysProfessional Golfer
“I had worn glasses and contacts since the third grade. I am pretty sure that I would have been considered legally blind. I could not read a newspaper headline or tell the time on my alarm clock from more than a foot away.”

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Nicea DegeringGood Things Utah Host
“No more putting in contacts at three o’clock in the morning, no more squinting at the cameras and bright lights.”

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Dan YoungCEO PC Laptops
“Hoopes Vision's life-changing procedure improved my near-sighted vision, allowing me to enjoy activities like skiing and gaming without the need for glasses, and Dr. Hoopes exceeded my expectations.”

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Jen HudakFormer Member of the U.S. Freeskiing Team
“As a halfpipe skier, I’m no stranger to risk. But when it came to surgery on my eyes, I was focused on safety and proven results.”

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Boyd SummerhaysGolf Instructor/Former PGA TOUR Player
“To be honest, I was simply just a little afraid. This made who I decided to go with even more important to me. After doing my research, I trusted Hoopes Vision with my eyes because of their experience, having the most advanced technology, their reputation, and the thorough consultation experience.”

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Brendan White, ODOptometrist
“I am in awe of my improved vision after cataract removal and refractive surgery, and I'm impressed by the technological advancements and precision demonstrated at Hoopes Vision; I'm particularly grateful to Dr. Phillip Hoopes Jr. for his detailed explanation of the process and the staff's dedication to skill, accuracy, and patient comfort.”

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Jackson EmeryFormer BYU Basketball Star
“My experience with Hoopes Vision was incredible. The doctors took a genuine interest in my situation and made sure that I received an exact diagnosis of which laser they needed to use on my eyes.”

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Shane TurpinProfessional Motorcycle Racer
“For 21 years I have been racing motorcycles professionally in the US. Racing at over 180 miles an hour requires quick reflexes, great vision, great depth perception, and great focus.”

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Jessica Graham, ODOptometrist
“I had my custom LASIK procedure in 2009, and I am delighted to say that I still LOVE my vision! As an optometrist, my vision is extremely important to me, as is the vision of my patients.”