CORNEAL PERFORATION

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[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”71″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”CORNEAL PERFORATION” google_fonts=”font_family:Open%20Sans%3A300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C600%2C600italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C800%2C800italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][vc_column_text]Corneal perforation is an anomaly in the cornea resulting from damage to the corneal surface. A corneal perforation means that the cornea has been penetrated, thus leaving the cornea damaged. The cornea is a clear part of the eye which controls and focuses the entry of light into the eye.[/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”SYMPTOMS” google_fonts=”font_family:Open%20Sans%3A300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C600%2C600italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C800%2C800italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][vc_column_text]Corneal perforation may cause difficulty in seeing and persistent eye pain. [/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”PROCEDURE” google_fonts=”font_family:Open%20Sans%3A300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C600%2C600italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C800%2C800italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][vc_column_text]The treatment of corneal perforation depends on the location, severity and the cause of damage

  • Tissue adhesive can be used to seal small perforation, but this method cannot be used to treat perforations larger than 1 mm.
  • Non infected corneal perforation generally heals when a pressure bandage is used.
  • For certain types of corneal perforations, lamellar keratoplasty is used as treatment.

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