title: Use of a bandage contact lens in perforating injuries of the cornea.
abstract: Four cases of perforating corneal injuries as a result of work-related injuries are presented. All were managed with a bandage contact lens and surgical intervention was avoided. Topical pilocarpine was used to free incarcerated iris in two cases. All patients received a course of broad-spectrum systemic antibiotics, and also used topical preservative-free chloramphenicol for the duration of contact lens wear. No lens related complications occurred. Final unaided visual acuities were the same or better than at presentation.
authors.affiliation: Department of Ophthalmology, University Hospital, Nottingham.
authors.forename: C E
authors.initials: CE
authors.lastname: Hugkulstone
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D002701:Chloramphenicol / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003263:Contact Lenses, Hydrophilic; D065306:Corneal Injuries; D015807:Eye Injuries, Penetrating / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D002701:Chloramphenicol