Chemical Injuries of Eye - An Update.
Introduction It is very frequent to encounter chemical injury in our routine ophthalmic practice. Most of the chemical injuries are minor, which heal without any squeal. Most are acids and alkalis. Alkali injuries are more common (nearly twice) than acids and are more severe in nature. It is of utmost importance to recognize the nature of chemicals for treating such patients. Here, we review the chemical injuries of the eye with their recent management update. Epidemiology Chemical burn 7.9-9% of all reported ocular burns. 23 -42% are bilateral. Young males are affected mostly. Most are industrial accidents (at workplace 60-70%, at homes 25-30%, criminal assault, and others comprise 2-3%) Sources of common chemicals Alkalis Acids 1.Ammonium hydroxide and Ammonia- fertilizers, laboratory refrigerator, household cleansing agent, bleaching powder 2. Sodium hydroxide-drain cleaner, soap 3. Potassium hydroxide- soap 3.Calcium hydroxide- plaster, cement, mortar, whitewash(chuna) 4.Magnesium
Dr. Sushobhan Dasgupta · Dr. Tarannum Shakeel · +1 other