RETROPROSTHESIS MEMBRANE AS A COMPLICATIO N OF RETROCORNEAL FIXATION KERATOPROSTHESIS

Keratoprosthesis represents the last solution for patients with bilate ral corneal blindness or for monophthalm patients who cannot benefit f rom corneal grafts. Complications related to this technique are recall ed together with an in-depth analysis of the problem of retroprosthesi s membranes. The frequency of retroprosthesis membranes varies dependi ng on the series reported, although it appears to be a more agreement on treatment and causes. Among 8 patients who underwent a KPF operatio n using the E. Lacombes technique, 50 % of the cases had retroprosthes is membranes with an unusual thickness, vascularization and recurrent character. Emphasis was placed on early and intense intraocular inflam mation.