Services
In the heart of Central Asia, in the dynamically developing city of Astana, the ASTANA VISION eye clinic network continues to set new standards in healthcare quality.
Obtaining a licence for keratoplasty (corneal transplantation) has become a truly landmark event for domestic ophthalmology. Now, patients with severe corneal diseases no longer need to seek treatment abroad – world‑class high‑tech care is available in Kazakhstan.
What is keratoplasty?
Keratoplasty is a highly precise microsurgical procedure to replace a damaged or deformed cornea with donor tissue.
Modern ophthalmology uses two main methods:
- Penetrating keratoplasty – full‑thickness corneal replacement.
- Lamellar (selective) keratoplasty – replacement of only the affected corneal layers (e.g., endothelial DMEK), which reduces the risk of complications and accelerates visual recovery.
Who needs a corneal transplant?
Keratoplasty often becomes the only way to preserve or restore vision in patients with conditions such as:
- advanced keratoconus;
- corneal trauma and deep scarring;
- hereditary corneal dystrophies;
- severe inflammatory lesions;
- significant corneal opacity.
Without timely surgical treatment, such conditions can lead to severe vision loss or complete blindness.
Today, ASTANA VISION is closing one of the most critical gaps in high‑tech ophthalmic care in Kazakhstan.
Why ASTANA VISION?
Over 29 years, ASTANA VISION has become the largest network of eye clinics in Kazakhstan.
Facts we are proud of:
- 14 modern eye clinics across Kazakhstan;
- over 1,000,000 patients;
- leader in the number of high‑tech surgeries;
- first clinic in Central Asia to implement SmartSight technology;
- international JCI accreditation – the global gold standard for quality and safety in healthcare.
The clinics are equipped with devices from leading global manufacturers, and surgeries are performed by top‑category surgeons who regularly undergo training at the best international ophthalmic centres.
Full‑cycle corneal disease treatment
Obtaining the keratoplasty licence is a logical extension of the existing corneal disease treatment department.
At ASTANA VISION, the following are available:
- comprehensive corneal diagnostics;
- keratoconus treatment;
- corneal cross‑linking;
- intrastromal corneal ring segment implantation;
- intralamellar tunnel keratoplasty;
- penetrating and lamellar keratoplasty.
The patient receives a full cycle of care – from early disease detection to the most complex reconstructive surgeries.
What does this mean for patients in Kazakhstan?
Accessibility
There is no longer any need to travel abroad, spending significant funds on treatment, flights, and extended stays in another country.
Maximum safety
All processes are organised in accordance with international JCI standards, ensuring a high level of patient safety at every stage of care.
Modern technologies
The use of lamellar transplantation techniques preserves healthy eye tissue, reduces the risk of complications, and significantly accelerates visual recovery.
Comprehensive approach
Diagnostics, treatment, surgery, and subsequent follow‑up are all conducted at the same clinic by the same team of specialists.
A new stage in the development of Kazakh ophthalmology
«We are raising Kazakh ophthalmology to a new level. The ability to perform keratoplasty in Astana is not just a new service. It is a chance to restore vision to hundreds of patients and make high‑tech care accessible in our own country.»
When should you see an ophthalmologist?
Do not delay an examination if you notice:
- gradual vision deterioration;
- frequent changes of glasses;
- double vision;
- glare around light sources;
- distortion of lines and objects;
- a persistent veil before the eyes.
Early diagnosis allows corneal diseases to be detected at initial stages, significantly increasing treatment effectiveness.
ASTANA VISION – world‑class ophthalmology in Kazakhstan
Obtaining the licence for keratoplasty is not just an expansion of surgical services. It is a new stage in the development of domestic ophthalmology and another step toward ensuring that patients in Kazakhstan receive world‑class medical care without leaving their country.
ASTANA VISION continues to implement the most advanced technologies, combining experience, innovation, and international quality standards.
The future of ophthalmology is already here.
Invest in your vision – invest in your quality of life.