To Assess the Efficacy of Chemical Corneal Tattooing for Unsightly Corneal Scars

Authors

  • Sameera Irfan, Faiza Rashid, Irfan Shahzad

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.36351/pjo.v30i3.220

Abstract

Purpose: To study the efficacy and safety of chemical corneal tattooing for
unsightly corneal scars.
Material And Methods: A prospective clinical study of 44 consecutive cases in the
age range from 5 - 60 years was conducted at the oculoplastic department of
Mughal Eye Trust Hospital, Lahore from June 2012 - Dec 2013. All patients
desired a cosmetic treatment for their disfigured, white blind eye. After a complete
ophthalmic examination and B scan ultrasound, and photographs of the patients'
eyes were taken. Chemical corneal tattooing was performed using 2% Gold
Chloride and 2% Hydrazine Hydrate. Patients were followed up at the first, third
and fifth post-operative day; then weekly for a month, at 3rd month, 6th month and
1st year post-operatively.
Results: All patients had a mild red eye and discomfort in first few days but not
afterwards. No corneal erosion or corneal melting was not noted in any case.
Procedure had to be repeated in 5 cases (11.5%) after 3-6 months of the initial
therapy. One year postoperatively, 42 cases (95.5%) were satisfied and
asymptomatic; 2 cases (4.5%) were lost to follow-up.
Conclusion: Chemical corneal tattooing is a simple, safe and an efficient
technique yielding acceptable cosmetic results.
Key words: Corneal tattoo, Corneal scar, Ocular trauma.

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Published

30-09-2014

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Irfan Shahzad SIFR. To Assess the Efficacy of Chemical Corneal Tattooing for Unsightly Corneal Scars. pak J Ophthalmol [Internet]. 2014 Sep. 30 [cited 2024 Mar. 28];30(3). Available from: https://pjo.org.pk/index.php/pjo/article/view/220

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