With the significant reduction in IE with current antibiotic regimens, glaucoma is now the most significant threat to vision in KPro patients. The reported incidence of glaucoma preoperatively …

The Boston KPro is a treatment option for corneal disorders not amenable to standard penetrating keratoplasty (corneal transplantation) or corneal transplant.

2017年6月1日 · It is implanted as a treatment for many severe, recalcitrant corneal disorders that are not amenable to traditional corneal transplantation such as penetrating ker­atoplasty (PK).

Keratoprotheses are made of clear plastic with excellent tissue tolerance and optical properties. They vary in design, size and even the implantation techniques may differ across different …

The CorNeat KPro is a patented synthetic cornea that provides a lasting solution for corneal blindness. It enables immediate vision rehabilitation after a straightforward implantation …

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 …

Since achieving FDA status in 1992, the Boston KPro has undergone continuous design innovations that have significantly improved the safety and long-term success of the implant. …

2021年4月1日 · K eratoprosthesis (KPro) is ideal for corneas that have extensive areas of vascularization, and/or have had multiple previous transplant failures, limbal stem cell …

The Boston Type 2 Keratoprosthesis (KPro) is an artificial device used to replace the cornea in the setting of diseases with severe, recurrent scarring in which other types of corneal …

Advances in postoperative care have greatly improved the clinical success of the Boston KPro. Common complications such as inflammation and infection are significantly lower with today’s …