New Dacron tissue colonisable keratoprosthesis: clinical experience. Issue 9 (September 1995)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Pintucci, S; Pintucci, F; Cecconi, M; Caiazza, S
• Is Part Of: British journal of ophthalmology. Volume 79:Issue 9(1995)
• Page Start: 825
• Page End: 829
• Publication Date: 1995-09
• Subjects: Ophthalmology -- Periodicals; 617.7
• DOI: 10.1136/bjo.79.9.825
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0007-1161

Abstract

Abstract : BACKGROUND--Keratoprostheses (KPs) are made of an optical cylinder integrated with a supporting element which conditions their biocompatibility. A new KP with a Dacron tissue colonisable support has been designed in order to reduce significantly the complication rate. METHODS--This new KP was implanted into 20 eyes of 20 patients with bilateral corneal blindness unsuited to a corneal implant. The follow up ranged from 24 to 96 months. RESULTS--All 20 patients had some improved visual acuity with 13 retaining this improvement for more than 2 years. CONCLUSION--These favourable results may be indicative of the reliability of the new KP.