Femtosecond Laser Keratoplasty | One Eye - ROQUE Eye Clinic

PRICE

₱ 60,000.00

OVERVIEW, TERMS & CONTACT INFO

OVERVIEW

Femtosecond Keratoplasty is a laser-assisted corneal transplant that uses ultra-precise cuts to improve graft fit and alignment. It treats serious corneal disease and scarring. The technique supports surgical accuracy and structural stability, while recovery still requires careful follow-up and medication.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS, INCLUSIONS, AND EXCLUSIONS

1. Service includes femtosecond laser-assisted corneal transplant surgery.
2. Final technique depends on corneal findings and surgeon judgment.
3. Professional surgical and medical evaluation is required before scheduling.
4. Fees vary based on graft type, complexity, and facility charges.
5. Donor tissue availability is not included or guaranteed.
6. Not all corneal diseases qualify for laser-assisted technique.
7. Additional medicines and follow-up visits are billed separately.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Dr. Manolette Roque | Dr. Barbara Roque
St. Luke’s Medical Center – Global City
2nd Floor, Units 217-218, Roque Eye Clinic, Medical Arts Building
Rizal Drive cor. 5th Ave, Taguig City 1634, Philippines
+63-917-844-2020
+63-998-998-2020
+63-2-8828-2020
+63-2-8789-7700 ext. 7217
+63-2-8789-7700 ext. 7218

Dr. Manolette Roque | Dr. Barbara Roque
St. Luke’s Medical Center – Global City
2nd Floor, Tan Eng Gee Eye Institute, Main Hospital Building
Rizal Drive cor. 5th Ave, Taguig City 1634, Philippines
+63-998-582-1980
+63-2-8789-7700 ext. 2020
+63-2-8789-7700 ext. 2024

DETAILS

FEMTOSECOND KERATOPLASTY

Femtosecond Keratoplasty is an advanced corneal transplant procedure that uses a femtosecond laser to create highly precise cuts in the cornea. Instead of using only handheld blades, the surgeon uses computer-guided laser pulses to prepare donor and recipient tissue. As a result, the procedure achieves more accurate wound shapes, better graft alignment, and improved structural stability.

WHAT THIS SERVICE DOES

This surgical service replaces diseased or scarred corneal tissue with healthy donor tissue using laser-assisted precision. The femtosecond laser creates customized incision patterns that improve fit between donor and host cornea. Therefore, the graft interface becomes more secure and predictable. Doctors use this technique in selected corneal transplant cases to enhance surgical control.

COMMON CLINICAL INDICATIONS

Ophthalmologists recommend femtosecond keratoplasty for specific corneal diseases where transplant offers visual benefit. For example, it may be considered when optical clarity or corneal structure is severely reduced.

1. Advanced corneal scarring
2. Keratoconus with poor vision
3. Corneal dystrophies
4. Prior corneal infection with opacity
5. Failed previous corneal graft

HOW THE PROCEDURE IS PERFORMED

First, detailed corneal measurements guide surgical planning. Next, the femtosecond laser creates precise incision patterns in both donor and recipient tissue. Then, the surgeon removes the diseased corneal portion and positions the donor graft. Sutures secure the transplant in place. Because laser cuts are highly reproducible, tissue matching improves and wound geometry becomes more consistent.

POTENTIAL ADVANTAGES

Laser-assisted corneal transplantation offers several technical advantages. For instance, customized wound shapes can increase graft stability. In addition, improved alignment may support faster visual recovery in suitable cases. Moreover, better edge matching can enhance wound strength. Final outcomes still depend on disease severity, healing response, and follow-up care.

RECOVERY AND FOLLOW-UP

Recovery requires close monitoring and regular follow-up visits. Doctors prescribe medications to reduce inflammation and rejection risk. Vision improves gradually over months rather than days. Therefore, adherence to follow-up schedules remains essential for graft health and visual outcome.