Argon laser iridoplasty for optic obstruction of Boston keratoprosthesis.
The Boston keratoprosthesis (KPro) has been used successfully in eyes with poor prognosis for conventional penetrating keratoplasty. However, postoperative changes in iris configuration after Boston KPro may occur, including iris obstruction of the Boston KPro, limiting visual potential in otherwise successful transplants. We describe our technique of argon laser iridoplasty after Boston KPro as a safe and effective procedure to treat visually significant optic obstruction and as a less-invasive alternative to surgical intervention.
Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL 60612, USA.
Joann J
JJ
Kang
Norma
N
Allemann
Maria Soledad
MS
Cortina
Jose
J
de la Cruz
Ahmad A
AA
Aref
D000368:Aged; D057908:Argon Plasma Coagulation / Q000379:methods*; D001187:Artificial Organs; D003315:Cornea; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D032801:Iridectomy / Q000379:methods*; D007499:Iris Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D019919:Prosthesis Implantation; D041623:Tomography, Optical Coherence; D014786:Vision Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D014792:Visual Acuity / Q000502:physiology; D014794:Visual Fields