osteo-odonto-keratoprosthesis en · NOUN
Etymology
From osteo- + odonto- + kerato- + prosth- + -esis.
Meanings
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(uncountable) A rare, last-resort ophthalmologic reconstructive surgery used to restore vision in people with severe corneal blindness. It involves replacing the damaged cornea with a prosthetic optical device that is supported by a patient’s own tooth and surrounding bone, allowing light to enter the eye and potentially restore useful vision.
Currently, the most widely used keratoprostheses are Boston keratoprosthesis, osteoodontokeratoprosthesis and Alphacor.
2015 June 26, Pavel Studeny, Deli Krizova, Pavel Kuchynka, “Use of PocketMaker Microkeratome for Creation of Corneal Pocket for Foldable Keratoprosthesis KeraKlear Implantation – Case Series”, in The Open Ophthalmology Journal, volume 9, →DOI:
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