Epithelial growth over the optic surface of the type 1 Boston Keratoprosthesis: histopathology and implications for biointegration.
We report the histopathology of epithelial overgrowth in the Boston type I keratoprosthesis. The epithelium shows an inconsistent number of layers and basement membrane and goblet cells are absent. Epithelialization of the keratoprosthesis optic would have multiple advantages, but the limitation of vision makes tolerating the overgrowth difficult.
Moran Eye Center, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, USA.
Yousuf M
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Khalifa
Don
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Davis
Nick
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Mamalis
Majid
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Moshirfar