Chemical burns, especially alkali burns, can induce severe damage to the eye, not only of its
surface, but also of its deep structures. Ocular chemical burns require urgent medical care …

Acids, alkalis and alcohols are the commonest chemical agents involved in injuries to the
eye and the individual. Chemical injuries assume special significance when the eyes are …

A 49-year-old man, with a history of occasional red eye self-treated with over-the-counter
naphazoline eye drops, accidentally self-administered a drop of “fibreglass resin catalyst” …

Eyes Chemical burns may be caused by either acidic or alkaline agents (1). Chemical injury
of the eyes may produce extensive damage to the ocular tissues, resulting in permanent …

Purpose. To report successful visual rehabilitation following severe bilateral alkali injury
using piggyback hyperoxygen-transmissible (hyper O 2) contact lenses. Methods. Case …

Chemical and thermal burns can cause devastating injuries to the anterior segment. The
consequences of alkali injuries are notoriously severe due to the rapid penetration of these …

VOL. 103 NO. 6 I JUNE 2019 347 WWW. MDEDGE. COM/DERMATOLOGY something had
dripped into the left eye and she felt a burning pain. There was a 30-to 60-second delay in …

During second-and third-degree eyelid sulfuric acid burns, many surgeons prefer to wait
until primary wound separation occurs before grafting. However, this approach may miss the …

Contact lens induced ulcerative keratitis is a serious complication which can be devastating
for the patient if treatment is delayed. Extended wear is the commonest cause of microbial …

Chemical burns to the eye can result in mild injury, or severe ocular damage. Most chemical
injuries are due to alkali or acid compounds. The extent of ocular injury depends on several …