| Microkeratome-assisted corneal tattooing: a case report. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 20164761 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to report a new technique of microkeratome-assisted corneal tattooing for cosmetic improvement in a young female patient with adherent leucoma. METHODS: The para-axial adherent leucoma had resulted from penetrating corneal injury sustained at the age of 2 years. A nasal hinged partial corneal flap of 140 μm thickness was raised using the microkeratome. The flap extended to just beyond the medial margin of the leucoma. Organic dye powder was spread on the stromal bed over the leucomatous scar as well as on the undersurface of the corneal flap corresponding to the area of opacity. The flap was then repositioned and a bandage contact lens placed. RESULTS: The staining dye powder completely concealed the leucomatous opacity with good cosmesis and patient satisfaction. Corneal topography and best-corrected visual acuity remained unchanged at last follow up of 9 months. CONCLUSIONS: Microkeratome-assisted corneal tattooing appears to be a safe, effective, and precise method of corneal tattooing. |
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Authors:
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Rajesh Fogla; Arvind Gupta; T R Indumathy |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Cornea Volume: 29 ISSN: 1536-4798 ISO Abbreviation: Cornea Publication Date: 2010 Apr |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-10-27 Completed Date: 2011-01-26 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8216186 Medline TA: Cornea Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 446-8 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Cornea Clinic, Apollo Hospitals, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, India. dr_fogla@yahoo.com |
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Cornea
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injuries Corneal Opacity / etiology, surgery* Cosmetic Techniques* Eye Injuries / complications Female Humans Keratomileusis, Laser In Situ / instrumentation Patient Satisfaction Surgical Flaps* Tattooing / methods* Young Adult |
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