Corneal Transplantation

A life-changing procedure to restore vision, performed by specialists from Singapore using corneas from the US, with vastly shorter waiting time than anywhere else in Vietnam, and professional post-surgery care.

World-renowned corneal transplant expert Prof Donald Tan and his partners with FV to restore vision for patients

Corneal transplantation is the most effective treatment to reduce blindness caused by corneal diseases. However, in Vietnam, most patients must wait a long time for donated corneas, or travel overseas at significant expense to undergo surgery.

For nearly a decade, FV Hospital has provided corneal transplant surgery in collaboration with Professor Donald Tan, one of the world’s leading corneal specialists. He works closely with FV’s Eye & Refractive Surgery team, led by Dr Nguyen Thi Mai, Head of Department.

Through this programme, FV became the first private hospital in Vietnam to perform corneal transplantation for patients suffering long-term vision loss due to corneal conditions such as:

All corneas used at FV are imported from reputable eye banks in the United States, significantly reducing waiting times and allowing patients faster access to surgery.

Advanced Surgical Techniques

FV applies a wide range of internationally recognised corneal transplant techniques to improve success rates and minimise post-operative complications, including: