Corneal perforation secondary to UV radiation from a tanning lamp.
OBJECTIVE
To report the case of a patient with keratoconus who developed a corneal perforation secondary to UV radiation from a tanning lamp. We believe this to be the first case of a corneal perforation secondary to UV radiation.


METHODS
The presentation and management of the patient and the pathophysiology of UV keratitis are discussed.


RESULTS
Our patient developed a full-thickness corneal perforation after 30 minutes of tanning lamp exposure without eye protection. The cornea was temporized with cyanoacrylate tissue adhesive until penetrating keratoplasty could be performed.


CONCLUSIONS
With an increased understanding of the pathophysiology of UV damage, treatment should be aimed at modulating the disease to reduce the likelihood of a poor outcome.
Funnell
Charlotte
C
Hull and East Yorkshire Eye Hospital, Humberside, United Kingdom. c.l.funnell@doctors.org.uk
Watson
Keith
K
Stewart
Owen
O
Dua
Gurcharan
G
D003315:Cornea / Q000473:pathology / Q000528:radiation effects* / Q000601:surgery; D003316:Corneal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D003487:Cyanoacrylates / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D007640:Keratoconus / Q000150:complications; D015948:Keratoplasty, Penetrating; D008297:Male; D011832:Radiation Injuries / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D011855:Radiodermatitis / Q000209:etiology; D012421:Rupture; D014014:Tissue Adhesives / Q000627:therapeutic use; D014466:Ultraviolet Rays / Q000009:adverse effects*
D003487:Cyanoacrylates; D014014:Tissue Adhesives