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[Surgical intrastromal keratopigmentation using tattoo ink]
A M Garrido-Hermosilla1, R A Ángeles-Figueroa2, M Gessa-Sorroche2
1Servicio de Oftalmología. Hospital Universitario Virgen Macarena, Sevilla, España.
Case Report:
A 31-year-old woman who had undergone surgery for a congenital cataract as a newborn developed bilateral malignant glaucoma, which was refractory to medical-surgical treatment. The patient currently has terminal glaucoma and severe band keratopathy. For aesthetic purposes, we performed intrastromal keratopigmentation surgery using ink for skin tattoos supplied in sterile single-dose vessels. No secondary effects or complications were observed.
Discussion:
Keratopigmentation or corneal tattooing can now be used as a last resort in patients who are unable to tolerate cosmetic contact or intraocular lenses, or in whom corneal transplant is contraindicated.
