title: Vitreoretinal complications of the Boston Keratoprosthesis.
abstract: The Boston Keratoprosthesis has allowed for visual restoration in patients with corneal blindness; however, vitreoretinal complications remain a significant cause of ocular morbidity. Retroprosthetic membranes, infectious endophthalmitis, sterile vitritis, vitreous hemorrhage, vitreous opacities, retinal detachment, cystoid macular edema, choroidal detachments, retinal vascular occlusion, and epiretinal membrane have all been described, may require the intervention of a vitreoretinal specialist, and are reviewed herein. A strong familiarity with associated posterior segment complications is important to maximizing patient outcomes.
authors.affiliation: Retina Service, Department of Ophthalmology, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Harvard Medical School , Boston, Massachusetts , USA.
authors.forename: Bobeck S
authors.initials: BS
authors.lastname: Modjtahedi
authors.forename: Dean
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Eliott
mesh_terms: D001705:Bioprosthesis / Q000009:adverse effects*; D015862:Choroid Diseases / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D003315:Cornea; D003316:Corneal Diseases / Q000601:surgery; D005128:Eye Diseases / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D006801:Humans; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D012164:Retinal Diseases / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D014822:Vitreous Body
keywords: Choroidal detachment; endophthalmitis; retinal detachment; retroprosthetic membrane; vitreous hemorrhage; vitritis