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KeraKlear Implantation Technique by Dr. Kanellopoulos

KeraKlear Implantation Technique by Dr. Kanellopoulos
Keraklear Inlay keratoprosthesis in an aniridia keratopathy and glaucoma case. Dr. Kanellopoulos discusses the impantation of the KeraKlear using an intrastromal pocket at 300um using a Femto FS200 Alcon/Wavelight femtosecond laser for preparation. By: A. John Kanellopoulos, MD https://www.youtube.com/embed/4Exs9h-PzBk
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KeraKlear Artificial Cornea Implantation by Kashif Baig, MD

KeraKlear Artificial Cornea Implantation by Kashif Baig, MD
KeraKlear Artificial Cornea implantation procedure for the treatment of keratoconus after crosslinking. In this video Dr. Baig demonstrates the opening of the pocket using the new Shiuey Spatula. The video also demonstrates the KeraKlear Artificial Cornea insertion as well as the positioning and unfolding of the KeraKlear skirt. By: Kashif Baig, MD, MBA, FRCSC of…
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KeraKlear XT – Variable Thickness Foldable Non-Penetrating Artifical Cornea

KeraKlear XT – Variable Thickness Foldable Non-Penetrating Artifical Cornea
The new KeraKlear XT models of the KeraKlear Artificial Cornea can now be implanted at variable depths to treat a wide variety of corneal conditions. Depths range from 200 to 700 microns in 100 micron steps to allow customized treatment of keratoconus, stromal corneal opacities and corneal edema. The KeraKlear is indicated for patients that…
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VIDEO: SightLife CEO updates global cornea transplantation achievements, goals

VIDEO: SightLife CEO updates global cornea transplantation achievements, goals
WAILEA, Hawaii – At Hawaiian Eye 2015, Monty Montoya, president and CEO of SightLife, discusses the organization's achievements and future goals for making corneal transplants available worldwide. SightLife's focus is on cornea transplantation. Together SightLife, Ocular Systems and other partners have provided 20,807 cornea transplants globally in 2014. SightLife is the exclusive distributor for the…
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KeraKlear keratoprosthesis an option for treating corneal blindness

KeraKlear keratoprosthesis an option for treating corneal blindness
A second generation of the artificial cornea addresses more corneal issues and indications. "Corneal opacity and scarring secondary to a wide spectrum of infectious and inflammatory corneal diseases are a major cause of global blindness. Worldwide, about 45 million people are blind, and corneal blindness is the second leading cause, with about 4.9 million people…
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EyeWorld interviews Dr. Shiuey

KeraKlear Foldable Artificial Cornea: description, indications, and surgical technique. Watch the interview of Yichieh Shiuey, MD by EyeWorld at ESCRS 2013 in Amsterdam. Dr. Shiuey is the inventor of the KeraKlear Artificial Cornea and founder of KeraMed, Inc. In this video he discusses the KeraKlear and it's benefits for Keratoprosthesis. Dr. Shiuey also talks about indications…
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Join The Growing Number of Surgeons

Join The Growing Number of Surgeons
Join the growing number of innovative surgeons around the globe that are treating cornea blindness with the KeraKlear artificial cornea. The KeraKlear is the world's first commercially available non-penetrating artificial cornea. This device requires no corneal transplant tissue for implantation. The procedure is performed on an outpatient basis using a femtosecond laser. Visual recovery is…
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