A modified, novel surgical technique of Boston Keratoprosthesis (B-KPro) Type II is provided to restore the visual acuity in patients with bilateral end-stage ocular surface disorders, comprising 1) Preparing auricular cartilage; 2) Exposing corneal stroma and sclera surface and removing the corneal epithelium; 3) Assembling the keratoprosthesis device; 4) Implanting the assembled device into recipient cornea; 5) Implanting the autologous cartilage; and 6) Suturing the Tenon's capsule and conjunctiva to the ocular surface layer by layer to cover and reinforce the KPro.
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