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  • Title: [The Boston keratoprosthesis].
    Author: Wang L, Huang Y, James C, Dohlman CH.
    Journal: Zhonghua Yan Ke Za Zhi; 2014 Apr; 50(4):307-12. PubMed ID: 24931158.
    Abstract:
    The Boston Keratoprosthesis (KPro) is one of several types of artificial cornea manufactured worldwide that are being implanted in increasing numbers in patients with severe corneal diseases and graft failures. To summerize the advances in design of the Boston type I keratoprosthesis and in the treatment strategies to conquer the post operative complications have expanded the indications and application of this technology. Many modifications to the design of the Boston type I keratoprosthesis and treatment of the patient in the post operative period have occurred. Also, the technology has been more widely accepted as a primary surgical option for patients with a poor preoperative prognosis for traditional penetrating keratoplasty. The outcomes of visual acuity, retention, and post-operative infection rates have all significantly improved since the technology has been modified and offers patients an alternative for visual rehabilitation. This is implanted into a carrier corneal graft or into the patient's own cornea. The allograft cornea can be the carrier, which may solve the shortage of donor cornea in China.
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