Techniques, indications and complications of corneal debridement.
The cornea is the most exposed surface of the eye and, as such, is vulnerable to external trauma and the risk of infection. Many corneal diseases alter shape, surface, and transparency and thus result in reduced vision. The external position of the cornea, however, lends itself to diagnostic and therapeutic maneuvers that are commonly performed and readily done in the clinic. More sophisticated techniques require the use of complex equipment such as excimer and femtosecond laser. Complications that develop from poor healing and/or secondary infection are best avoided with appropriate technique, antisepsis, and modification of wound healing. We review corneal debridement in the management of corneal disease.
City Eye Centre, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia; School of Medicine, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.
Lindsay A
LA
McGrath
City Eye Centre, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia; School of Medicine, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia; Department of Ophthalmology, Royal Brisbane & Women's Hospital, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. Electronic address: eye@cityeye.com.au.
Graham A
GA
Lee
D003316:Corneal Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D003646:Debridement / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D019573:Epithelium, Corneal / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D013508:Ophthalmologic Surgical Procedures; D014945:Wound Healing / Q000502:physiology
corneal debridement; keratitis; neoplasia; phototherapeutic keratectomy; recurrent corneal erosion; wound healing