Ophthalmology Times – Foldable intralamellar artificial cornea device lessens risk of graft failure

Foldable intralamellar artificial cornea device lessens risk of graft failure

Early outcomes encouraging with use of foldable intralamellar artificial cornea

By: Cheryl Guttman Krader - October 01, 2011

"Palo Alto, CA—Experience with a foldable intralamellar artificial cornea (KeraKlear, KeraMed) indicates it is a promising modality for visual rehabilitation in eyes at high risk for graft rejection or failure after penetrating keratoplasty (PKP). The prosthetic device offers many advantages compared with full-thickness corneal transplantation or other artificial corneas, according to researchers." ...

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