Keratoprosthesis is a surgical procedure where a diseased cornea is replaced with an artificial cornea. Traditionally, keratoprosthesis is recommended after a person has had a failure of one …

When a natural cornea transplant is not a good option more and more surgeons are recommending the keratoprosthesis to restore vision. The concept of utilizing an artificial …

The Boston Keratoprosthesis (KPro) is the most widely used artificial cornea or keratoprosthesis. It is a treatment option for corneal disease not amenable to standard penetrating keratoplasty …

2016年4月8日 · Keratoprosthesis implantation is a procedure that involves full-thickness removal of the cornea and replacement by an artificial cornea. The Boston Type I Keratoprosthesis is …

What is Artificial Cornea Transplant (Keratoprosthesis)? For many patients, traditional cornea transplants work well in eliminating blindness due to cornea disease. This method uses natural …

This operation is known as keratoprosthesis. Your doctor will discuss which method of cornea transplant surgery is best for you, tell you what to expect during the operation and explain the …

Presently, there are three keratoprosthesis with a widespread use in humans: the Boston keratoprosthesis (B-KPro) [9, 10], the osteo-odonto-keratoprosthesis (OOKP) [11, 12, 13], and …

In recent decades multiple keratoprostheses have been pioneered and developed. 2 Many have come and gone though and only two are principally used in clinical practice: the Boston …

2024年6月28日 · This guide to keratoprosthesis for ophthalmologists outlines alternatives to traditional corneal transplants that are in the pipeline, such as synthetic corneas.

2023年7月19日 · Keratoprosthesis, also known as KPro, is a surgical procedure involving the implantation of an artificial cornea to restore vision in patients with severe corneal damage or …