Osteo-Odonto Keratoprosthesis: Innovative Dental And Ophthalmic Blendi. Tooth Within Eye

      Аннотация: Eyes are the “Windows to the soul;” the cornea is the “Front Window of the eye.” The most grievous yet, unfortunately, the most commonly occurring loss out of all sensory organs is that of an eye.[1] The importance of corneal disease as a major cause of blindness in the world today remains second only to cataract; however, its epidemiology is complicated and encompasses a wide variety of infectious and inflammatory eye diseases. The general treatment for serious corneal disease is corneal graft by penetrating keratoplasty. However, penetrating keratoplasty failure is virtually certain when the ocular surface is severely compromised. Keratoprosthesis represents the only viable option for restoring sight in these patients.[2]

Ключевые слова: Keratoprosthesis, ocular surface, Cornea, Andrew’s bridge