Abstract

SA.05.06

AlphaCor^® implantation of the first artificial corneal devices  – Postoperative development of 6 patients

Holak S.¹, Bleckmann H.^2
1Augenabteilung der Schlosspark-Klinik, Berlin; ²Augenzentrum des DRK-Klinikums Westend, Berlin

Objective: To evaluate the efficiacy and visual restoring of 6 cases with complete of the cornea and neovascularisations in at least three quadrants.
Methods: The AlphaCor^® synthetic cornea was implanted into the corneal stroma. During a follow-up of 23 months (mean) slit lamp and ultrasound examinations, best corrected visual acuity (BCVA) and intraocular pressure measurements were undertaken.
Results: 6 patients with corneal scarring and vascularizations in 3 to 4 quadrants, received each an implant to restore visual acuity. The operation procedure was not limited by severe complications. 3 patients developed a melting of the anterior corneal lamella and the keratoprtothesis had to be explanted (15-34 months after implantation. These patients received for covering a donor cornea. The preoperative BCVA was hand movement to light perception. The exact postoperative BCVA ranged between 20/200 and 80/100. Intraocular pressure was within a normal range.
Conclusions: The results revealed that implantation of AlphaCor^® artificial corneas can be a usefull device when high risk corneas must be substituted.

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