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This study investigates the incidence, risk factors, and outcomes of infectious keratitis following Boston type 1 keratoprosthesis (kpro) implantation, analyzing data from 349 procedures over 14 years. The findings indicate that approximately 17% of eyes developed infectious keratitis, with a higher incidence of bacterial compared to fungal infections, and persistent corneal epithelial defects significantly increased the risk. The results emphasize the need for enhanced antimicrobial prophylaxis in high-ris

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Camla Sadla

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