Osteo-Odonto-Keratoprosthesis: An Overview

Osteo-Odonto-Keratoprosthesis (OOKP), also known as "tooth-in-eye surgery," is a highly specialized surgical procedure designed to restore vision in patients with severe corneal blindness who are not candidates for traditional corneal transplantation. It was first pioneered by Professor Benedetto Strampelli in the 1960s in Italy and established in the United Kingdom by Professor Christopher Liu. OOKP involves the use of the patient's tooth and surrounding bone as a support structure for a prosthetic optical cylinder, making it one of the most intricate and unique ophthalmological procedures.