Treatment of an alkali burn-induced symblepharon with a Megasoft Bandage Lens.
Chemical burning of the external eye by a strong acid or alkali often results in symblepharon formation despite conventional therapy. We report a case with application of a Megasoft Bandage Lens to prevent symblepharon reformation after surgical correction. Complete epithelial healing was established after 3 months, when the lens could be removed. No complications were found with this lens. No symblepharon reformation occurred < or = 6 months after the surgical reconstruction.
Dunnebier
E A
EA
Department of Ophthalmology, University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
Kok
J H
JH
D001458:Bandages; D002057:Burns, Chemical / Q000150:complications*; D003229:Conjunctival Diseases / Q000517:prevention & control*; D003263:Contact Lenses, Hydrophilic; D005126:Eye Burns / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000150:complications* / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012972:Sodium Hydroxide / Q000009:adverse effects*; D000267:Tissue Adhesions / Q000517:prevention & control; D014945:Wound Healing
D012972:Sodium Hydroxide