Ocular superglue injury: a case report and review of literature
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Keywords
cyanoacrylate, adhesives, superglue, eye injury
Abstract
Background: Cyanoacrylate (superglue) is a durable adhesive substance that is widely available in the commercial market. It is packaged with a small plastic packaging that resembles eye drops or ointments, so it frequently causes an inadvertent instillation resulting in ocular injury.
Purpose: To present an inadvertent cyanoacrylate (superglue) adhesive instillation case causing an ocular injury with a comprehensive literatures review.
Case Presentation: A 69-year-old female patient mistakenly took the glue instead of an ophthalmic solution, causing chemical conjunctivitis, eyelash clumping, and foreign body in her conjunctiva. The patient showed a pleasant treatment response following the foreign body removal and topical antibiotics-steroid administration.
Conclusion: Ocular cyanoacrylate injury is still quite steadily to be found nowadays. Pediatrics and geriatrics being the most vulnerable population who are experiencing the injury. Strict supervision and prevention should be encouraged to avoid the recurrence of the events in the future.
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