Management of Corneal Melting after Keratoprosthesis: A Case Report Highlighting Successful Corneal Patch Graft and Review of Management Strategies
Journal of Ophthalmic and Optometric Sciences,
Vol. 7 No. 3 (2023),
17 July 2024
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Page 33-38
Abstract
Corneal melting is a vision-threatening complication after keratoprosthesis (KPro) surgery, potentially leading to KPro extrusion and visual loss. A 37-year-old man with severe ocular and facial thermal burns underwent multiple lid reconstruction surgeries, culminating in KPro surgery. Corneal melting occurred adjacent to the optical cylinder, necessitating a corneal patch graft. Postoperatively, corneal thinning and the epithelial defect improved significantly. Rigorous monitoring and a tailored treatment regimen were crucial for optimal healing and the prevention of further complications. It seems that proactively patching areas of KPro corneal melting and optimizing ocular surface status is imperative. This approach may potentially obviate the need for more aggressive interventions, such as repeat KPro procedures.
- Keratoprosthesis
- KPro
- Artificial Cornea
- Corneal Melting
- Complication
- Case Report
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