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The landers trunkless temporary keratoprosthesis.

Jessica S Watson¹, Thanh-Thu T Tran, Maurice B Landers

¹School of Medicine, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, 27599-7040, USA.

Archives of Ophthalmology (Chicago, Ill. : 1960)

|August 10, 2011

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The new Landers trunkless temporary keratoprosthesis (T-TKP) effectively creates a watertight seal in porcine eyes, even after vitrectomy. This reusable device offers a clear view and flexibility for ocular trauma cases.

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Area of Science:

Ophthalmology
Biomedical Engineering

Background:

Corneal transplantation and keratoprosthesis implantation are crucial for restoring vision.
Temporary keratoprostheses (TKPs) aim to provide a temporary visual bridge or manage complex ocular conditions.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the watertight seal integrity of the novel wide-angle Landers trunkless temporary keratoprosthesis (T-TKP).

Main Methods:

A 7.5-mm trephination was performed on 20 enucleated porcine eyes.
The Landers T-TKP was sutured in place, and its seal was tested at 100 mm Hg intraocular pressure before and after pars plana vitrectomy.

Main Results:

The Landers T-TKP successfully maintained a watertight seal in all 20 porcine eyes.
Seal integrity was confirmed at 100 mm Hg both pre- and post-vitrectomy.

Conclusions:

The Landers T-TKP provides a reliable watertight seal for corneal trephinations up to 7.5 mm.
Its trunkless design offers enhanced surgical flexibility, particularly in managing ocular trauma.