Continuing medical education
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DOI: 10.1002/mds.21637
Abstract: Corneal transplant surgery after chemical or thermal burns has a very low success rate. Vision in these patients can be restored by using an artificial cornea (keratoprosthesis). In this report, we present 5 clinical cases… read more here.
Keywords: medical education; keratoprosthesis; continuing medical; corneal ... See more keywords
Nanohydroxyapatite Coating Attenuates Fibrotic and Immune Responses to Promote Keratoprosthesis Biointegration in Advanced Ocular Surface Disorders
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DOI: 10.1021/acsami.4c04077
Abstract: Keratoprosthesis (KPro) implantation is frequently the only recourse for patients with severe corneal disease. However, problems arise due to inadequate biointegration of the KPro, particularly the PMMA optical cylinder, such as tissue detachment, tissue melting,… read more here.
Keywords: ocular surface; biointegration; keratoprosthesis; tissue ... 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
Glaucoma Evaluation and Management in Eyes With Boston Type 1 and Aurolab Keratoprostheses in an Indian Cohort
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DOI: 10.1097/ico.0000000000002986
Abstract: Purpose: The purpose of this study was to evaluate glaucoma and its management in eyes with Boston type 1 keratoprosthesis (Boston-Kpro) and Aurolab keratoprosthesis (Auro-Kpro) in an Indian cohort. Methods: This retrospective comparative case series… read more here.
Keywords: management eyes; glaucoma; keratoprosthesis; boston type ... See more keywords
Preparing the Ocular Surface for a Boston Keratoprosthesis Type 1 Through En Bloc Minor Salivary Gland Transplantation and Mucous Membrane Grafting in End-Stage Stevens-Johnson Syndrome.
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DOI: 10.1097/ico.0000000000003262
Abstract: Purpose: This case describes the successful visual restoration of a patient with end-stage Stevens–Johnson syndrome (SJS) with a severely keratinized ocular surface. Methods: This study is a case report. Results: A 67-year-old man with SJS… read more here.
Keywords: end stage; keratoprosthesis; surface; salivary gland ... See more keywords
Dealing With Pericylindrical Melts in Keratoprosthesis: Tenon Patch Graft to the Rescue
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DOI: 10.1097/ico.0000000000003501
Abstract: Purpose: The aim of this study was to describe the outcomes of autologous Tenon patch graft in the management of Auro keratoprosthesis–related pericylindrical corneal melt. Methods: We report 3 cases of sterile pericylindrical corneal melt… read more here.
Keywords: graft; patch graft; tenon patch; keratoprosthesis ... See more keywords
Glaucoma management in patients with penetrating keratoplasty or keratoprosthesis
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DOI: 10.1097/icu.0000000000000924
Abstract: Purpose of review Advances in surgical techniques and postoperative care have significantly improved rates of short-term complications following keratoplasty; however, glaucoma remains a highly prevalent long-term and potentially devastating complication for postkeratoplasty patients. In this… read more here.
Keywords: glaucoma management; keratoprosthesis; glaucoma; penetrating keratoplasty ... 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
Keratoprosthesis optic and carrier corneal graft “noncontact” as a cause of sterile stromal necrosis in a case of Auro KPro implantation
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DOI: 10.4103/ijo.ijo_1713_18
Abstract: A 50‐year‐old female with bilateral vascularized corneal opacity and associated limbal stem cell deficiency developed in early childhood following a viral exanthema [Fig. 1a and b] underwent left eye extracapsular cataract extraction with primary implantation… read more here.
Keywords: keratoprosthesis; corneal; auro kpro; implantation ... See more keywords
Chondro-Keratoprosthesis: An Alternative to OOKP?
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DOI: 10.5301/ejo.5000959
Abstract: Purpose To evaluate the use of cartilage as a potential graft material toward osteo-odontal tissue replacement in keratoprosthesis surgery. Methods We describe a modification of the osteo-odonto-keratoprosthesis surgery that involves the use of autologous auricular… read more here.
Keywords: keratoprosthesis alternative; chondro keratoprosthesis; graft; keratoprosthesis ... See more keywords
Artificial cornea transplantation and visual rehabilitation: an integrative review.
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DOI: 10.5935/0004-2749.2021-0350
Abstract: Due to the development of complications and the biocompatibility and scarcity of transplant donor tissues, artificial corneas, which can be used for the rehabilitation of optical functions, have been developed. The current study aimed to… read more here.
Keywords: keratoprosthesis; artificial cornea; boston type; visual rehabilitation ... See more keywords