Temporary Keratoprosthesis-Assisted Retinal Detachment Repair

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In this case, a 21-year-old monocular woman’s vision is reduced to light perception only. The cornea is scarred and opacified following a blunt trauma 10 years ago and she has a history of traumatic cataract surgery. Upon examination it is revealed the patient also has an inferior retinal detachment. Frederic Aissani, MD, demonstrates his approach to this case using a temporary keratoprosthesis.

Posted: 12/04/2025

Temporary Keratoprosthesis-Assisted Retinal Detachment Repair

In this case, a 21-year-old monocular woman’s vision is reduced to light perception only. The cornea is scarred and opacified following a blunt trauma 10 years ago and she has a history of traumatic cataract surgery. Upon examination it is revealed the patient also has an inferior retinal detachment. Frederic Aissani, MD, demonstrates his approach to this case using a temporary keratoprosthesis.

Posted: 12/04/2025

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