Ocular superglue injury.
OBJECTIVE
To determine the incidence of ocular injuries associated with superglue.


METHODS
A retrospective review of patients attending an accident and emergency department over a 12 month period with ocular superglue injuries.


RESULTS
14 patients who suffered ocular injuries due to superglue were identified. No patients had long term complications from their injury. Management is discussed.


CONCLUSIONS
Superglue eye injuries do not appear to cause long term morbidity.
McLean
C J
CJ
Department of Ophthalmology, North Middlesex Hospital NHS Trust, London.
D000269:Adhesives / Q000009:adverse effects*; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003487:Cyanoacrylates / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005131:Eye Injuries / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000628:therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D007223:Infant; D008131:London / Q000453:epidemiology; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012189:Retrospective Studies
D000269:Adhesives; D003487:Cyanoacrylates