Outcomes of the Boston Type I Keratoprosthesis as the Primary Penetrating Corneal Procedure

Conclusions:
In the setting of preexisting ocular comorbidities in which PK is associated with poor outcomes and KPros have been associated with an increased incidence of postoperative complications, primary KPro is associated with significantly greater % of eyes with CDVA ≥ 20/200 in the first 4 years. However, given a significantly higher incidence of postoperative intraocular pressure elevation in these eyes, longer follow-up is needed to determine whether the difference in CDVA is maintained.

Source: Cornea - October 6, 2018 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Clinical Science Source Type: research