Tonometer-induced corneal injury: a report of two cases.
To avoid cross-infection, tonometers are sterilised before use on patients. When not carefully handled, the sterilising solutions could cause ocular injury. Two cases of corneal damage caused by alcohol used in sterilising the Schiotz tonometer are reported. Suggestions are made on how to avoid such iatrogenic injuries.
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Opthalmology Unit, College of Health Services, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nnewi Nigeria.
D000433:1-Propanol / Q000009:adverse effects*; D000328:Adult; D002057:Burns, Chemical / Q000209:etiology*; D065306:Corneal Injuries; D005126:Eye Burns / Q000139:chemically induced*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D014065:Tonometry, Ocular / Q000009:adverse effects*
D000433:1-Propanol