Alex J. Hansen, MD
Dr. Hansen joined Spokane Eye Clinic in September 2024. He is a cornea specialist with expertise in corneal transplants (including DEMK), cataract surgery, complex anterior segment surgery, and the management of corneal and external disease. Dr. Hansen hails from Nebraska.
Visit pageEndothelial Keratoplasty: DSEK/DMEK
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Just before surgery, you may be brought to a room for a simple laser procedure in preparation for the cornea transplant procedure. The laser helps create a tiny hole in the iris to help control eye pressure after surgery. This portion of the procedure only lasts a few minutes.
Visit pagePenetrating Keratoplasty(PKP/Full-thickness) & Anterior Lamellar Keratoplasty ALK)
During your surgery, a “cookie-cutter” circular incision is made to remove the diseased central cornea. This is replaced by a clear donor transplant tissue, which is sutured into place, often requiring 16 sutures.
Visit pageFAQs/Frequently Asked Questions
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How long is the waitlist to get a cornea transplant?Donor cornea tissue is generally readily available. Almost always, we can schedule your procedure and count on having a transplant for use. There are many “eye banks” around the country that collect, store, and distribute tissue every day.
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