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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 08, 2021
Filed:
Aug. 24, 2017
Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Boston, MA (US);
Eleftherios Ilios Paschalis, Quincy, MA (US);
Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Boston, MA (US);
Abstract
The present disclosure relates to keratoprosthesis apparatuses comprising a flexible backplate and methods of manufacturing and implanting the new keratoprosthesis apparatuses. The keratoprosthesis apparatuses include a circular backplate composed, at least in part, of a titanium alloy. The circular backplate includes an annular rim portion having a central aperture extending therethrough. A plurality of tabs is positioned along the annular rim portion and extend radially inwardly into the aperture. A plurality of flexible appendages extends radially outwardly from the annular rim portion and is positioned along the annular rim portion at locations corresponding to the plurality of tabs.
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