There are some circumstances where a keratoprosthesis won’t work, particularly if the eye has no tear production. OOKP is a good technique in some where they are blind in both eyes from severe ocular surface issues but…
Lots of valid discussion about risks. It is also worth considering the risks of whatever alternative correction is being used. Nothing is as safe as a spectacles, which by their nature are likely somewhat protective.…
Existing artificial corneas have great difficulties with biocompatibility and more critically stability of the interface between the implant and the host eye tissues. Currently donor corneas are a much better option for…
There are some circumstances where a keratoprosthesis won’t work, particularly if the eye has no tear production. OOKP is a good technique in some where they are blind in both eyes from severe ocular surface issues but…
Lots of valid discussion about risks. It is also worth considering the risks of whatever alternative correction is being used. Nothing is as safe as a spectacles, which by their nature are likely somewhat protective.…
Existing artificial corneas have great difficulties with biocompatibility and more critically stability of the interface between the implant and the host eye tissues. Currently donor corneas are a much better option for…