title: Experimental sclera-implanted keratoprosthesis.
abstract: An experimental design of keratoprosthesis anchored into the limbal sclera is presented. The surgical procedure enables a watertight junction between the keratoprosthesis and the globe. Dehiscence of the keratoprosthesis-limbal sclera junction occurs when an area of locus resistentia minoris is created in the lower limbus. An artificial drainage system is necessary for the durability of such a keratoprosthesis.
authors.affiliation: Department of Ophthalmology, Golda Medical Center (Hasharon), Petah Tikva, Israel.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Bar
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Savir
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Gasner
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Levy
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D003315:Cornea / Q000601:surgery*; D009877:Endophthalmitis / Q000209:etiology; D005549:Foreign-Body Reaction; D008768:Methylmethacrylates / Q000627:therapeutic use; D011093:Polyethylene Terephthalates / Q000627:therapeutic use; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D011817:Rabbits; D012590:Sclera / Q000601:surgery*; D013536:Suture Techniques
chemical_list: D008768:Methylmethacrylates; D011093:Polyethylene Terephthalates