OUTCOME OF VITREORETINAL SURGERY AND PENETRATING KERATOPLASTY USING TEMPORARY KERATOPROSTHESIS

Combined vitreoretinal and corneal surgery using temporary keratoprostheses has been used in our institution to treat eyes with extreme abnormalities. Outcomes were less favorable than some reported in the literature, probably because of the severity of disease for which temporary keratoprostheses were reserved. Although results are probably better than the natural course of the disease, patients should be informed of realistic expectations for improvement and potential complications when offered this option.