Improving vision in Keratoconus through corneal transplant surgery Dr Maloof Sydney, Australia.

People that suffer with Keratoconus know all too well how vision is impaired as the disease progresses. With Keratoconus, the cornea is thinned and deformed into a cone shape. This is often made worse through eye rubbing. When you rub your eyes you further distort your vision through changes in the cornea.
Patients experience both BLUR and DISTORTION with their vision but can’t tell the difference. Glasses, soft contact lenses, or hard contact lenses may help with vision, however, to restore optical clarity, corneal transplant surgery may be required.
Dr Anthony Maloof is a specialist in dealing with issues with the eyes and face. Dr Maloof performs collagen cross linking in his rooms in Sydney, Australia. Collagen cross linking may help mild forms of Keratoconus but if the disease has progressed then corneal transplant surgery may be the next step.
Keratoconus is generally made worse through eye rubbing. Habitual rubbers further distort the thin cornea of the eye. In most cases, a decrease in vision caused by Keratoconus progression, stops by ceasing eye rubbing.
In this video, Dr Anthony Maloof, looks at how surgery, namely a corneal transplant can help restore or improve vision for those suffering from advanced Keratoconus. Dr Anthony Maloof specialises in corneal transplants and layered corneal transplants.
Dr Anthony Maloof
Eyes and Faces - Corneal and Oculoplastic Surgery (COPS)
Based in Sydney, Australia
Corneal and Oculoplastic Surgeon
www.dranthonymaloof.com.au
Call: 1300 393 322

[@DrAnthonyMaloof]

Great explanation video - I hope you enjoy it. Don't forget to like and subscribe.

[@foryou_page]

Hi doctor, a month ago my 4yrs old kid has had cornea transplant surgery, I want to know how long will it take for his vision to recover? Because he is complaining about that he can't see with his left eye. I'm so worrying about his eye, please provide some guidance. TIA

[@specialistmedicalreception5189]

Thank you for sharing this. A great video for sufferers of Keratoconus.

[@DrAnthonyMaloof]

Thank you for watching.

[@kymmonforte1856]

This video was really interesting and really shows that eye rubbing can do!!

[@wahabkhan185]

Hello I have had kerotikonus for 20 years , I been wearing hard lenses , lately I been have cornea swelling in one of my eye from fuch ,will this partial transplant work for me ? I am only 35 do you recommend waiting couple of years , it’s my worse eye where vision is very bad even after I wear hard contact and on top glasses

[@DrAnthonyMaloof]

Give the clinic a call and we can discuss your condition 1300 393 322. Let them know you have come through youtube

[@crystalmarrow9877]

This surgery is awesome my doctor did it so quick it was ridiculous. The actual procedure doesn't hurt at all because if the medicine. I cant lie that day after though I thought I was gone die the pain was so bad but all worth it I will b getting my other eye done

[@DrAnthonyMaloof]

Wonderful to hear Crystal. Thank you for your comment.

[@dame91]

This disease has been kicking my ass. May i ask how many of these surgery's you perform each year?

[@DrAnthonyMaloof]

Hey Dame, I perform about 2-3 per week, sometimes more and sometimes less but that is an average. Reach out and call the office if you would like to come in for a consultation - [e-mail]

[@aussiejonny2370]

Hi Dr Maloof, would you have a contact person I can reach out to in Brisbane? I need a second opinion on my keratoconus to see whether this surgery will improve my vision. I have had cross linking done in my right eye and i am booked in to get my left eye done on the 16th of April. Thank you for your time.

[@DrAnthonyMaloof]

H Jonny, thank you for your comment and question. If you would like to call the clinic on 1300 393 322 we can certainly point you in the right direction. Let the staff know that you are calling re a question from KZbin. Thanks again.

[@aussiejonny2370]

@@DrAnthonyMaloof Thank you for taking the time to reply. I will make contact with the clinic soon. Regards, Jonny

[@DrAnthonyMaloof]

Amazing!

[@danhood404]

Im in Brisbane and have been quoted 12 and a half grand each eye for a full transplant. What are your costs? I would consider flying down to have this less invasive procedure done. I need both eys done

[@DrAnthonyMaloof]

Hi Dan, Its difficult to give any costs without any sort of consultation. If you want to call the clinic on 1300 393 322 - we can organise a skype consult to give you some options.

[@crystalmarrow9877]

Are you put to sleep during 5he procedure

[@DrAnthonyMaloof]

Yes it requires a general anaesthetic.

[@coolrimsancoolrimsan2079]

i am rimsan srilanka oll redy crotocone operetion finish now good

[@ccmmkk]

Hey Rimson. Im from Srilanka too. Plz let me know a way to contact you

[@DJ-JAY-Q]

Can cross linking bring your vision back ?

[@DrAnthonyMaloof]

No - cross linking only prevents it from getting worse. But if you keep rubbing your eyes it will not work at all.

[@DJ-JAY-Q]

@@DrAnthonyMaloof hi just to ask can hard lens bring back vision because basically I have some cloudiness in both eyes properly an infection, but these hard lens are making a progress of my vision and I can see the cloudiness clearing. Thanks

[@DrAnthonyMaloof]

@@DJ-JAY-Q I really feel you need to book in and see someone to evaluate your condition and provide a tailored plan.

[@DJ-JAY-Q]

@@DrAnthonyMaloof thank you I was wondering which is better prk or laser surgery ?

[@DrAnthonyMaloof]

@@DJ-JAY-Q As I said before, with out consultation it is difficult to give you answers. You need to try and book an appointment with your local Ophthalmologist. Then you will be able to get the answers you seek.

[@ccmmkk]

Is there any age limit to perform this surgery? What type of side effects we could expect after years?

[@DrAnthonyMaloof]

There is no age limit. The major side effect is recurrence , which happens with continued eye rubbing.

[@ccmmkk]

@@DrAnthonyMaloof thank you. Is this a permanent solution?

[@DrAnthonyMaloof]

@@ccmmkk Thank you, I'm loving your questions. This is not a permanent solution, especially if you continue to rub your eyes. Patients that follow their post op instructions and use their drops as prescribed can expect to have the transplant long term (20-30 years). Obviously there are external factors like and injury to the eye or infection that will have an impact on the transplant.

[@ccmmkk]

@@DrAnthonyMaloof Thank you Dr for taking your time and reply. 👍

[@DrAnthonyMaloof]

No problem!