title: Techniques for application of tissue adhesive for corneal perforations.
abstract: We describe a modified technique of using cyanoacrylate adhesive to seal corneal perforations. Easily performed at the slit lamp, its advantages over previously described methods include a smooth, contoured collagen surface overlying the adhesive, which is easily wet by the tear film. Even greater comfort and protection are provided by the addition of a hydrophilic bandage lens or collagen shield.
authors.affiliation: Cornea Research Laboratory, University of Rochester Medical Center, NY.
authors.forename: R A
authors.initials: RA
authors.lastname: Erdey
authors.forename: K J
authors.initials: KJ
authors.lastname: Lindahl
authors.forename: G O
authors.initials: GO
authors.lastname: Temnycky
authors.forename: J V
authors.initials: JV
authors.lastname: Aquavella
mesh_terms: D003094:Collagen; D003315:Cornea / Q000473:pathology; D065306:Corneal Injuries; D003487:Cyanoacrylates; D015807:Eye Injuries, Penetrating / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D009336:Necrosis; D014014:Tissue Adhesives
chemical_list: D003487:Cyanoacrylates; D014014:Tissue Adhesives; D003094:Collagen