Cornea Transplants

Russell LeBoyer, MD

SPECIALIZING
IN CORNEAL DISEASES

Cornea Transplant Surgery

When non-surgical therapies—such as specialized contact lenses or medications—are no longer effective, a cornea transplant (keratoplasty) may be necessary to restore your vision and reduce eye pain. At Eye Care Ltd., our corneal surgical department is led by Dr. Russell LeBoyer, a fellowship-trained cornea and refractive surgery specialist.

When is a Cornea Transplant Recommended?

A cornea transplant replaces damaged or diseased corneal tissue with healthy donor tissue. Our surgeons typically recommend this procedure for patients experiencing:

-Severe Scarring: From infections (like shingles or herpes) or eye injuries.

-Corneal Swelling (Edema): Often caused by Fuchs’ Dystrophy or complications from previous surgeries.

-Keratoconus: Advanced thinning or bulging of the cornea that can no longer be corrected with contacts.

-Corneal Dystrophies & Tumors: Inherited conditions that cloud the cornea over time.

Why Choose Eye Care Ltd. for Cornea Surgery?

-Fellowship-Trained Expertise: Dr. LeBoyer completed advanced subspecialty training in cornea and external diseases at the prestigious Kellogg Eye Center.

-Personalized Recovery Plans: From customized eye drops to frequent follow-up monitoring, we ensure your graft has the best chance of success.

-Local Specialized Care: We offer these advanced surgical consultations for Descemets Stripping Endothelial Keratoplasty (DSEK) at both our Skokie and Highland Park locations.

Schedule a consultation today to see if a cornea transplant is the right path to restoring your sight.