Prosthetic Replacement of the Ocular Surface Ecosystem (PROSE)

Prosthetic Replacement of the Ocular Surface Ecosystem (PROSE)

  • Overview
  • Approach
  • Appointments
  • Locations
  • Doctors
  • Providers

    • What is Prosthetic Replacement of the Ocular Surface Ecosystem (PROSE)?

    PROSE is a transparent dome, filled with a sterile saline solution that serves as an artificial tear reservoir, providing constant lubrication to the eye, and allowing oxygen to reach the cornea. The device, about the size of a nickel and composed of gas permeable material, creates a smooth surface over the damaged cornea. PROSE was developed by the Boston Foundation for Sight.

    Our Approach

    The PROSE Clinic provides advanced treatment for patients suffering from complex corneal disease and its complications, including severe dry eye syndrome, ocular graft versus host disease, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, Sjogren’s syndrome and corneal ectasia.

    The Kellogg Eye Center is one of only a few eye centers nationwide with specialists trained to design and fit patients with this novel prosthetic device. The treatment dramatically reduces eye pain that patients experience with corneal disease.

    Patients are treated at the Kellogg Eye Center where Dr. Karen S. DeLoss - who completed a clinical fellowship at the Boston Foundation for Sight - custom designs and fits the prosthetic device for each patient. Partnering with Kellogg cornea specialists, Dr. DeLoss works with patients on average five to seven visits to assure the device is properly fitted.

    Appointment Information

    Patients with severe dry eye or other corneal disease can request a referral to the PROSE Clinic from their primary eye care provider or other physician. To make an appointment with Dr. DeLoss, please call 734-764-5106. We would be happy to assist you with any questions you may have regarding candidacy, billing, insurance, or scheduling. 

    Referring physicians call M-LINE for appointments, consultations and inquiries at 800-962-3555.

    Locations
    • Low Vision & Visual Rehabilitation Clinic | Kellogg Eye Center 1000 Wall St
      Elevator B Floor 3
      Ann Arbor, MI 48105-1912       Get Directions
    • Ophthalmology Clinic | Brighton Center for Specialty Care 7500 Challis Rd
      Entrance 1, Level 2
      Brighton, MI 48116-9416       Get Directions
    • Ophthalmology Clinic | Canton Health Center 1051 N Canton Center Rd
      Canton, MI 48187-5097       Get Directions
    • Ophthalmology Clinic | Northville Health Center 39901 Traditions Dr
      Floor 2
      Northville, MI 48168-9493       Get Directions

    Doctors

     Search for a U-M Health doctor     Farida Esaa Hakim, MD

    Farida Esaa Hakim, MD

    Clinical Assistant Professor

    Ophthalmology

    Christopher Hood, MD

    Christopher Thomas Hood, MD

    Clinical Associate Professor

    Ophthalmology

    Shahzad Ihsan Mian, MD

    Shahzad Ihsan Mian, MD

    Professor

    Ophthalmology

    Nambi Nallasamy, MD

    Nambi Nallasamy, MD

    Assistant Professor

    Ophthalmology

    Roni Mintz Shtein, MD, MS

    Associate Professor

    Ophthalmology

    Hunson Soong, MD

    Hunson Kaz Soong, MD

    Professor Emeritus

    Ophthalmology

    Alan Sugar, MD

    Professor Emeritus

    Ophthalmology

    Angela Joy Verkade, MD

    Angela Joy Verkade, MD

    Clinical Assistant Professor

    Ophthalmology

    Maria Anneke Woodward, MD

    Maria Anneke Woodward, MD, MS

    Associate Professor

    Ophthalmology

    Providers

     Search for a U-M Health provider     Karen Suzanne Deloss, OD

    Karen Suzanne Deloss, OD, FAAO

    Clinical Associate Professor

    Optometry, Corneal & Contact Management

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