Keratoprostheses and Artificial Corneas

1. Front Matter

   Pages i-xvii

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2. Introduction and History of PKP and KPRO

   1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1

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   2. The History of Keratoplasty: A Brief Overview

      • Mark J. Mannis

      Pages 3-11

   3. History of the Artificial Cornea

      • Samuel H. Lee, M. Soledad Cortina, Jose de la Cruz

      Pages 13-16

3. Anatomic and Physiological Considerations

   1. Front Matter

      Pages 17-17

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   2. The Anatomy and Physiology of Cornea

      • Sonal Gandhi, Sandeep Jain

      Pages 19-25

   3. Anterior Segment Considerations in Boston Type I Keratoprosthesis

      • Kavitha R. Sivaraman, Norma Allemann

      Pages 27-33

   4. Overview of Relevant Clinical Disorders and Their Relation to Keratoprosthesis

      • Nadeem Fatteh, Shahzad I. Mian

      Pages 35-41

4. Boston Keratoprosthesis

   1. Front Matter

      Pages 43-43

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   2. Boston Keratoprosthesis: Design, Materials, and Manufacturing

      • Bilal Faiz Khan

      Pages 45-49

   3. Indications and Contraindications of Boston KPRO Types I and II

      • Marie-Claude Robert, Mona Harissi-Dagher

      Pages 51-65

   4. Imaging of Boston Keratoprosthesis Type 1

      • Joann J. Kang, M. Soledad Cortina

      Pages 67-75

   5. Boston Keratoprosthesis Type I: Surgical Techniques

      • Lauren R. Schneider, Sadeer B. Hannush

      Pages 77-80

   6. Boston KPRO Type I: Outcomes

      • Alexandra A. Herzlich, James V. Aquavella

      Pages 81-84

   7. Boston KPro Type I: Complications

      • José L. Güell, Elena Arrondo, M. Soledad Cortina, Jaime Echevarría, Maria V. Gómez-Resa, Oscar Gris et al.

      Pages 85-105

   8. Management of Glaucoma Associated with Boston KPro Type I Implantation

      • Ahmad A. Aref, Thasarat S. Vajaranant

      Pages 107-115

   9. Boston KPro Type 1: The Role of the Contact Lens

      • Ellen S. Shorter, Jill E. Beyer, Timothy T. McMahon

      Pages 117-122

   10. Boston KPro Type I: Vitreoretinal Considerations

       • Audina Berrocal, Benjamin Thomas

       Pages 123-131

   11. Oculoplastic Considerations in Boston Keratoprosthesis

       • Joann J. Kang, Pete Setabutr

       Pages 133-136

   12. Keratoprostheses in the Setting of Autoimmune Disorders

       • Matthew J. Weiss, Victor L. Perez

       Pages 137-144

This book covers the field of keratoprosthesis in detail and focuses specifically on the Boston type 1 keratoprosthesis (KPro), which is the device most widely used today. Extensive information is provided on all aspects of KPro surgery, from history and preoperative evaluation to surgical techniques and postoperative management of complications. Surgical videos are included that will aid both beginning and advanced corneal surgeons in mastering these procedures. In addition, essential basic science concepts relevant to keratoprosthesis surgery are explained and other keratoprostheses in use around the world are considered. A brief overview of integrating artificial corneas is provided and the future of keratoprosthesis is also discussed. The book is written by some of the most distinguished and renowned experts in the field.

• Boston type 1
• Corneal transplant
• Glaucoma
• Keratoprosthesis
• Oculoplastic complications

• Cornea, External Disease and Refractive Surgery, Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, University of Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary, Chicago, USA

  M. Soledad Cortina, Jose de la Cruz

Maria Soledad Cortina, MD, gained her medical degree from the University of Buenos Aires School of Medicine, Argentina, in 2001. She was recognized by the Association of University Professors in Ophthalmology for best research paper during her residency. After completing a fellowship in cornea, external disease and refractive surgery at the University of Illinois at Chicago, she became Assistant Professor in Ophthalmology in the Cornea and Refractive Surgery Service, Louisiana State University, New Orleans. She is currently Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology and Director of the Comprehensive Ophthalmology Service and the Artificial Cornea Program at the UIC Eye and Ear Infirmary, Chicago. Her professional memberships include the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology and the Keratoprosthesis Study Group. Dr. Cortina has been included in the Best Doctors in America since 2010. She is the author of a number of articles in peer-reviewed journals and book chapters.

Jose de la Cruz, MD, MSc, graduated from the Ponce School of Medicine and in 2005 won the William H. and Judith Turner Excellence in Residency Award at the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary. A year later, Dr. de la Cruz established the Artificial Cornea Program at the University of Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary, now recognized as one of the top KPro services in the nation. He is currently Assistant Professor and Director of the Millennium Park Eye Center and Attending Surgeon, Artificial Cornea Program, University of Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary, Chicago. He has been included among the Best Doctors in America each year since 2009. He has research experience in various aspects of keratoprosthesis and has written many journal articles and book chapters on this and other topics.