Outcomes positive 7 years after keratoprosthesis implantation

Eyes treated with a Boston type 1 keratoprosthesis showed positive results and lasting effects during a 7-year period, according to a study.In a study published online ahead of print in Ophthalmology, study authors examined patients who underwent implantation of a Boston type 1 keratoprosthesis (KPro) and found that, in a 7-year period, many patients achieved and retained useful vision despite increased complications with longer follow-up.