Open AccessA novel temporary keratoprosthesis technique for vitreoretinal surgery
Author(s) -
Christos Skevas,
Eileen Bigdon,
Alexander Steinhorst,
Toam Katz,
Philipp Schindler,
Robert Kromer,
Martin S. Spitzer
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
international journal of ophthalmology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.634
H-Index - 29
eISSN - 2227-4898
pISSN - 2222-3959
DOI - 10.18240/ijo.2021.11.21
Subject(s) - medicine , vitreoretinal surgery , keratoprosthesis , contact lens , vitrectomy , ophthalmology , surgery , fundus (uterus) , cornea , visual acuity
AIM: To investigate the safety of vitreoretinal surgery when using a soft contact lens as a temporary keratoprosthesis (TKP) in patients with severe corneal opacifications.METHODS: Three patients with simultaneous corneal and vitreoretinal pathology were treated with a soft contact lens that was used as a TKP to facilitate vitreoretinal surgery. The soft contact lens was fixated with sutures onto the globe so that no leakage was possible.RESULTS: Vitreoretinal surgery with excellent fundus view was possible in all cases. The soft contact lens allowed safe central and peripheral vitrectomy. Surgery was successful in all cases.CONCLUSION: A soft contact lens properly fixated on the globe can successfully replace a TKP. This surgical procedure has several advantages like one size fits all, low costs, and easy access to the material.