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May 27, 2005
Corneal Tattooing for the Treatment of Debilitating Glare in a Child With Traumatic Iris Loss
AJO,May,2005
A six-year-old girl underwent corneal tattooing (platinum chloride reduced by hydrazine) in the relevant scarred corneal sector.
Six months after the procedure, the child enjoyed a more normal corneal appearance and no longer suffered from glare. Postoperative epithelial healing, however, was slow and required vigilance.
Conclusions:Corneal tattooing can allow both cosmetic and therapeutic benefit when indicated in a child. However, postoperative healing may require management when using platinum chloride reduced by hydrazine.
Posted by afarahi at May 27, 2005 08:23 PM