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An artificial corneal transplant for cases where a traditional corneal transplant is unsuccessful, for patients at high risk of tissue rejection from donor transplants, or for those with problems involving corneal tissue grafts. Surgeons use the Boston keratoprosthesis, which has a plastic center attached to a human donor cornea. Surgery is performed in an operating room using local or general anesthesia. Long-term postoperative care includes antibiotic eye drops and wearing a soft contact lens for life. Medications to control inflammation or glaucoma may also be prescribed.