The cost of a corneal transplant in Ukraine generally falls from $2,800 to $4,500. Prices vary depending on the clinic, the surgeon’s expertise, the type of transplant (full-thickness or partial), and whether donor tissue is sourced locally or internationally. In the United States, the average price is $23,000 (per AAO). This means corneal transplant surgery in Ukraine is about 84% less than in the U.S.
Ukrainian clinics typically include pre-op evaluation, surgery with anesthesia, donor cornea, medications, and follow-up visits in the total cost. In the U.S., the price often covers only the surgeon’s fee, with donor tissue, anesthesia, hospital stay, and aftercare billed separately. Always confirm exactly what’s included at each clinic.
| Ukraine | Turkey | Austria | |
| Corneal transplant | from $2,800 | from $3,500 | from $15,000 |
| Keratoplasty | from $3,200 | from $3,500 | from $6,500 |
| Corneal ring implantation | from $1,300 | from $1,500 | from $2,800 |
| Corneal Cross Linking (CCL) (One eye) | from $800 | from $1,590 | from $2,200 |
No hidden fees – just official clinic prices. Pay at the clinic for Corneal transplant upon arrival and use a flexible installment plan if needed.
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Corneal replacement is performed at Noviy Zir Eye Clinic in Kyiv, Ukraine. Ophthalmologists provide the procedure for people with keratoconus.
Surgeons at the Penetrating Keratoplasty Clinic remove the part of the cornea and replace it with the donor cornea. The recovery period after the operation lasts for 4-6 weeks.
Avicenna Med is a multi-specialty medical facility based in Kyiv, Ukraine. The clinic welcomes international patients to provide healthcare services in bariatric surgery, gynecology, urology, plastic surgery. The key approach applicable — 3D laparoscopic interventions, which is a minimally invasive surgery with short recovery period.
According to the clinic's data, the clinic has 98% success rate of endoscopic procedures and 99% success rate of surgical interventions. The medical stuff provides 24/7 patients support and comfortable stay during the stay.
Day 1 - Arrival
Day 2 - Pre-Operation
Day 3 - Corneal Transplant
Day 4 - Post-Operation
Week 1-2 - Rehabilitation
Week 3-4 - Continued Rehabilitation
Month 2-3 - Return to Normal Activities
Please note that each patient"s recovery process is unique and may vary. Language assistance is not included in the package, so consider arranging a translator if needed.
When considering Corneal transplant, it’s important to understand the different techniques and which is best suited for you. Here’s a concise comparison of popular options:
This procedure strengthens the cornea by using ultraviolet light and riboflavin drops to halt the progression of keratoconus.
Keratoplasty involves replacing damaged corneal tissue with healthy donor corneal tissue to restore vision.
A minimally invasive procedure where small, crescent-shaped rings are inserted into the cornea to improve vision by reshaping it.