Vitreoretinal Complications in Boston Keratoprosthesis Type 1.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ajo.2021.06.002
Abstract: PURPOSE To evaluate the incidence of vitreoretinal complications, treatment modalities, and the visual outcomes in a large cohort of eyes that underwent Boston Keratoprosthesis (KPro) implantation. DESIGN Retrospective, interventional case series. METHODS 132 eyes of… read more here.
Keywords: visual outcomes; complications boston; vitreoretinal complications; keratoprosthesis type ... See more keywords
Lucia and Beyond: Development of an Affordable Keratoprosthesis
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DOI: 10.1097/ico.0000000000001880
Abstract: Purpose: Severe corneal disease contributes significantly to the global burden of blindness. Corneal allograft surgery remains the most commonly used treatment, but does not succeed long term in every patient, and the odds of success… read more here.
Keywords: keratoprosthesis; boston keratoprosthesis; back plate; lucia beyond ... See more keywords
Cyclophotocoagulation in the Control of Glaucoma in Patients With the Boston Keratoprosthesis Type 1.
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DOI: 10.1097/ico.0000000000002064
Abstract: PURPOSE To evaluate the outcomes of transscleral cyclophotocoagulation (CPC) in the control of glaucoma in eyes with a Boston keratoprosthesis (KPro) type 1. METHODS This study is a retrospective case series of patients who have… read more here.
Keywords: cyclophotocoagulation; cpc; glaucoma; boston keratoprosthesis ... See more keywords
Probing mechanisms and improving management of glaucoma following Boston keratoprosthesis surgery
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DOI: 10.1111/aos.15292
Abstract: Corneal blindness is a leading cause of visual impairment worldwide. The most common treatment is to replace the diseased cornea by standard corneal transplantation. In eyes at high risk of graft failure, the Boston keratoprosthesis… read more here.
Keywords: boston; boston keratoprosthesis; surgery; mechanisms improving ... See more keywords
The Boston Keratoprosthesis-The First 50 Years: Some Reminiscences.
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DOI: 10.1146/annurev-vision-100820-021253
Abstract: Millions of people worldwide are bilaterally blind due to corneal diseases including infectious etiologies, trauma, and chemical injuries. While corneal transplantation can successfully restore sight in many, corneal graft survival decreases in eyes with chronic… read more here.
Keywords: keratoprosthesis; first years; boston keratoprosthesis; corneal transplantation ... See more keywords