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Case Report

Epithelial growth over the optic surface of the type 1 Boston Keratoprosthesis: histopathology and implications for biointegration

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Pages 1069-1071 | Published online: 17 Sep 2010

Figures & data

Figure 1 Slit lamp photograph of the type 1 Boston Keratoprosthesis with epithelial growth over the optic.

Figure 1 Slit lamp photograph of the type 1 Boston Keratoprosthesis with epithelial growth over the optic.

Figure 2 Hematoxylin and eosin stain of epithelial growth removed from the type 1 Boston Keratoprosthesis optic surface showing a variable thickness and number of cell layers, no vascular structures, no goblet cells, and no basement membrane.

Figure 2 Hematoxylin and eosin stain of epithelial growth removed from the type 1 Boston Keratoprosthesis optic surface showing a variable thickness and number of cell layers, no vascular structures, no goblet cells, and no basement membrane.