Corneal tattooing: an alternative treatment for disfiguring corneal scars
Copyright policy )Corneal tattooing: an alternative treatment for disfiguring corneal scars
The performance and results of corneal tattooing are described in a case series of 11 patients suffering from a disfiguring corneal scar using a technique similar to conventional dermatography.Drawing ink in different shades was applied into the anterior corneal stroma by punctures performed with a conventional spatula needle.Up to 4 years after surgery all patients still had satisfactory staining of the formerly cosmetically disfiguring corneal scar.Tattooing of unsightly corneal scars proved to be an efficient and easy to perform technique, yielding acceptable results during follow up.
- Johannes Gutenberg Universität Finland
- Johannes Gutenberg University of Mainz Germany
- Johannes Gutenberg-University Germany
Adult, Male, Adolescent, Tattooing, Middle Aged, Corneal Diseases, Cicatrix, Treatment Outcome, Patient Satisfaction, Humans, Female, Ink, Aged, Corneal Injuries, Follow-Up Studies
Adult, Male, Adolescent, Tattooing, Middle Aged, Corneal Diseases, Cicatrix, Treatment Outcome, Patient Satisfaction, Humans, Female, Ink, Aged, Corneal Injuries, Follow-Up Studies
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