Abstract
After Boston KPro Type 1 surgery, a soft bandage contact lens has an important role in protecting the ocular surface. The initial contact lens placed after surgery is a Kontur© Precision Sphere with a 16.0 mm diameter, 9.8 mm base curve, and plano power. Proper centration of the lens and complete corneal coverage are essential for a proper fit, lens retention, and ocular protection. Over-refraction should be measured at each visit and power changes may be incorporated in the bandage lens. Lenses should be worn on an extended wear basis with frequent follow-up visits for lens disinfection or replacement. In some situations, patients benefit from refitting to prosthetic contact lenses, large-diameter gas-permeable lenses, or hybrid contact lenses.
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Shorter, E.S., Beyer, J.E., McMahon, T.T. (2015). Boston KPro Type 1: The Role of the Contact Lens. In: Cortina, M., de la Cruz, J. (eds) Keratoprostheses and Artificial Corneas. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-55179-6_13
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