| The aetiology and prevention of peri-operative corneal abrasions. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 9534639 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Corneal abrasion is the most frequent ocular complication to occur during the peri-operative period. This review describes the aetiology of corneal abrasions and evaluates the current methods of prevention. Most abrasions are caused by lagophthalmos (failure of the eyelids to close fully) during general anaesthesia, resulting in corneal drying. General anaesthesia reduces both the production and the stability of tears and therefore increases the incidence of this painful condition. Taping the eyelids closed, soft contact lenses, the instillation of aqueous gels or paraffin-based ointments are all effective in preventing corneal abrasions, but ointments are associated with significant morbidity. |
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Authors:
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E White; M M Crosse |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Anaesthesia Volume: 53 ISSN: 0003-2409 ISO Abbreviation: Anaesthesia Publication Date: 1998 Feb |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1998-04-16 Completed Date: 1998-04-16 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0370524 Medline TA: Anaesthesia Country: ENGLAND |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 157-61 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
Affiliation:
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Shackleton Department of Anaesthesia, Southampton General Hospital, UK. |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Anesthesia, General
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adverse effects* Cornea / anatomy & histology, injuries* Eye Protective Devices Humans Postoperative Complications / prevention & control* |
| Comments/Corrections | |
Comment In:
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Anaesthesia. 1998 Jun;53(6):611
[PMID:
9709165
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Anaesthesia. 1998 Aug;53(8):829 [PMID: 9797542 ] Anaesthesia. 1999 Jun;54(6):619 [PMID: 10403896 ] |
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