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Full-Circle Cauterization of Limbal Vascular Plexus for Surgically Induced Glaucoma in Rodents
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Expansive mortar-induced ocular injury.
Ramamurthy Balasubramanya1, Alka Rani,
1Cornea and Anterior Segment services, L.V. Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad, India. bsrmurthy@lvpei.org
Indian Journal of Ophthalmology
|November 9, 2006
Summary
Chemical injury from expansive mortar caused severe eye damage. Prompt treatment, including amniotic membrane transplantation, improved vision, highlighting the need for protective eyewear during rock cutting.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Occupational Health
Background:
- Expansive mortar, a substance used for rock cutting, poses a significant risk of chemical eye injury.
- Bilateral chemical injury is a serious condition requiring immediate medical attention.
Observation:
- A patient presented with bilateral chemical eye injury after exposure to expansive mortar.
- Examination revealed limbal ischemia, more severe in the left eye (9 clock hours) compared to the right eye (2 clock hours).
Findings:
- Management involved bilateral foreign body removal, conjunctival resection, and amniotic membrane transplantation in the left eye.
- At six-month follow-up, best corrected visual acuity was 20/30 in the right eye and 20/60 in the left eye.
Implications:
- This case underscores expansive mortar as an occupational hazard for eye injuries.
- Emphasizes the critical importance of using appropriate eye protection gear when handling such materials.
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