Congenital aniridia is a rare genetic eye disorder with total or partial absence of the iris from
birth. In most cases the genetic origin of aniridia is a mutation in the PAX6 gene, leading to …

Aniridia is a rare panocular disorder affecting the cornea, anterior chamber, iris, lens, retina,
macula and optic nerve. It occurs because of mutations in PAX6 on band p13 of …

PURPOSE: To report the usefulness of the Boston type I keratoprosthesis (Massachusetts
Eye and Ear Infirmary, Boston, MA) in the management of corneal opacification, corneal …

Purpose: To evaluate the outcomes of the Boston Keratoprosthesis (KPro) at our institution.
Methods: A computerized database retrospectively identified all patients who received a …

PURPOSE: To evaluate retention of visual acuity and development of complications after
Boston type 1 keratoprosthesis implantation over a longer follow-up period than previously …

Corneal blindness is a major cause of blindness in the world and corneal transplantation is
the only widely accepted treatment to restore sight in these eyes. However, it is becoming …

Corneal diseases are among the most common causes of blindness worldwide. Regardless
of the etiology, corneal opacity-or globe integrity-threatening conditions may necessitate …

Purpose: To report the outcomes of the Boston type I keratoprosthesis (Massachusetts Eye
and Ear Infirmary, Boston, MA) in the management of corneal limbal stem cell deficiency …

Purpose To compare repeat penetrating keratoplasty (PK) with Boston type I
keratoprosthesis (KPro) implantation for full-thickness donor corneal graft failure. Design …

Aniridia classically presents with a bilateral congenital absence or malformation of the irides,
foveal hypoplasia, and nystagmus, and patients tend to develop visually significant pre …