Cornea Transplant Surgery - Pima Eye Institute

COVID-19

Have you or anyone in your household recently been in contact with someone that has COVID-19?

Have you had a cough, shortness of breath, or fever in the past two weeks?

If yes to either of the questions, you will be asked to reschedule your appointment out to 2-3 weeks.

Please arrive at your scheduled appointment time- no need to come earlier. We need proper time to sanitize in between patients and to eliminate intermingling appointments.

Only 10 people are allowed in the lobby. We will kindly ask others to wait in their vehicle until their appointment if we are over the 10 person limit.

7396 N La Cholla Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85741

1884 E Innovation Park Dr, Oro Valley, AZ 85755

520-229-1554

Fax 520-229-1702

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Surgeon

Dr. Sanan

Surgery Location

Catalina Surgery Center
7508 N La Cholla Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85741

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Corneal Transplant Information

Dr. Sanan is a Cornea specialist and is an expert in both full-thickness and partial-thickness corneal transplants. A full-thickness cornea transplant (Penetrating Keratoplasty, or PKP) can improve vision for patients with diagnoses like keratoconus and other corneal causes of decreased vision. A partial thickness corneal transplant (Endothelial Keratoplasty, or DSEK/DMEK) is a less invasive surgery for patients with diagnoses such as Fuchs’ Dystrophy, and can also improve vision.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to fast for this procedure?

Yes, you do need to fast for this procedure. No food or water 8 hours prior to your surgery.

Will I need a driver to pick me up from surgery?

Yes- you do need a driver to pick you up from surgery.

Will I need to use eye drops after the procedure?

Yes. You will need to use eye drops after the procedure. Your doctor will go over how to administer them at your post-op appointment.

Will I have post operative instructions or restrictions to follow after my corneal transplant?

Yes. Our surgery scheduler will provide you with specific instructions to follow after care.

Will my insurance cover this procedure?

Every insurance plan is different. It is the patient's responsibility to research what their insurance will or will not cover.

We highly encourage each patient to call their insurance company and inquire on cost prior to surgery. The patient should find out if their insurance will need a prior authorization, if their specific insurance will cover for anesthesia and if their insurance will cover the procedure or not. The phone number for your insurance company will be on your insurance card.

Our surgery scheduler can help you with locating your procedure code (CPT code) to give your insurance company to find out that information accordingly.