Combined Vitrectomy & Keratoplasty for Complex Cases

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In cases of severe corneal opacity, such as abscesses or scars, Drs. Nagpal, Mehta, Arora, and Nagpal perform a combined vitrectomy and penetrating keratoplasty. A temporary corneal prosthesis is employed to facilitate visualization during vitrectomy.

Posted: 4/20/2009

Combined Vitrectomy & Keratoplasty for Complex Cases

In cases of severe corneal opacity, such as abscesses or scars, Drs. Nagpal, Mehta, Arora, and Nagpal perform a combined vitrectomy and penetrating keratoplasty. A temporary corneal prosthesis is employed to facilitate visualization during vitrectomy.

Posted: 4/20/2009

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Fabio Adams

15 years ago

This TKP is similar do the 3rd generation Landers...

Manish Nagpal

16 years ago

Thank you...the temporary keratoprosthesis we use is locally made by a indian company based in new delhi called MADHU INSTRUMENTS..

Susana Lucila Cura Aranda

16 years ago

Hello colega:

ari weitzner

16 years ago

too bad the patients probably have hm va. but kudos to the surgeons!

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