Primary keratoprosthesis (Kpro) implantation may be indicated in eyes that have an expected poor prognosis following initial penetrating keratoplasty, such as eyes with limbal stem cell deficiency (LSCD). We compare visual outcomes of eyes undergoing primary Kpro to eyes that had a secondary Kpro following penetrating keratoplasty.
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