title: [Surgical intrastromal keratopigmentation using tattoo ink].
abstract: METHODS
  A 31-year-old woman who had undergone surgery for a congenital cataract as a newborn developed bilateral malignant glaucoma, which was refractory to medical-surgical treatment. The patient currently has terminal glaucoma and severe band keratopathy. For aesthetic purposes, we performed intrastromal keratopigmentation surgery using ink for skin tattoos supplied in sterile single-dose vessels. No secondary effects or complications were observed.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Keratopigmentation or corneal tattooing can now be used as a last resort in patients who are unable to tolerate cosmetic contact or intraocular lenses, or in whom corneal transplant is contraindicated.
authors.affiliation: Servicio de Oftalmología. Hospital Universitario Virgen Macarena, Sevilla, España. Electronic address: antoniomanuelgarridohermosilla@gmail.com.
authors.forename: A M
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Garrido-Hermosilla
authors.affiliation: Unidad de Oculoplastia, Órbita y Vías Lagrimales, Hospital Universitario Virgen Macarena, Sevilla, España.
authors.forename: R A
authors.initials: RA
authors.lastname: Ángeles-Figueroa
authors.affiliation: Unidad de Oculoplastia, Órbita y Vías Lagrimales, Hospital Universitario Virgen Macarena, Sevilla, España.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Gessa-Sorroche
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003319:Corneal Stroma / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007281:Ink; D013653:Tattooing / Q000379:methods*
keywords: Band keratopathy; Corneal tattooing; Glaucoma terminal; Ink; Keratopigmentation; Queratopatía en banda; Queratopigmentación; Tatuaje corneal; Terminal glaucoma; Tinta