Bilateral Boston keratoprosthesis type 1 in a case of severe Mooren's ulcer.
Marta Jerez-PeñaGonzalo García de OteyzaMaría F de la PazRafael I BarraquerPublished in: European journal of ophthalmology (2020)
Mainstay treatment of Mooren's ulcer is systemic immunomodulation. Surgical treatment must be considered only when risk of perforation, preferably with inflammation under control. Penetrating keratoplasty frequently fails, and Boston keratoprosthesis may be a viable option. However, postoperative complications, especially uncontrolled high intraocular pressure, corneal necrosis, and recurrence of Mooren's ulcer may jeopardize the outcomes and need to be addressed promptly with intensive topical and systemic treatment.