Integrating Keratoprosthesis



Fig. 26.1
SEM (Scanning electron microscopy) image of superporous skirt showing interconnecting pores



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Fig. 26.2
Both core and skirt are shown in this picture. The skirt is white due to collagen incorporated in the pores. The clear ring between the center and the skirt shows interdigitation between the two components




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