AlphaCor Implantation in Patient with Ocular Cicatricial Pemphigoid

Abstract

Clinical case of successful treatment of a patient with ocular cicatrical pemphigoid (OCP) with AlphaCor keratoprosthesis implantation and subsequent cataract extraction. A careful preparation was done before AlphaCor surgery.

Although OCP is considered as a relative contraindication for keratoprosthesis implantation, we have acheved very good long-term outcomes.

Keywords

• Ocular cicatricial pemphigoid
• AlphaCor
• Surgical treatment
• Visual functions