Silver nitrate injury to the cornea.
We describe a 42-year-old woman who suffered a corneal injury following the application of a silver nitrate stick to her lid for hemostasis after a chalazion had been incised and drained. Nine months later there were greenish-yellow deposits in the deep stroma that accounted for a persistent decrease in vision. Physicians should be aware of the potential for ocular injury with the use of silver nitrate applicator sticks.
Stein
R M
RM
Department of Ophthalmology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN 55905.
Bourne
W M
WM
Liesegang
T J
TJ
D000328:Adult; D003315:Cornea / Q000187:drug effects*; D003560:Cysts / Q000601:surgery*; D004322:Drainage; D005141:Eyelid Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008537:Meibomian Glands / Q000601:surgery; D012835:Silver Nitrate / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*
D012835:Silver Nitrate