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corneal l injury and laceration in eye.pptx
1. THE ART IN EVERY STICH YOU PLACE ,TIPS AND TRICKS IN CORNEAL TEAR
MANAGEMENT
DR IRSHAD EDAVANA, MS,DNB, MRCS
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
MALABAR MEDICAL COLLEGE
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6. Deep plane of general anesthesia or Periorbital block without massage is
preferred.
Speculum chosen should provide good exposure of the cornea, it is important to
avoid pressure on the globe from the speculum.
Bridle sutures are best avoided
Providone irrigation of the ocular surface should not be used.
The ocular surface should be irrigated well with a sterile balanced salt solution to
provide thorough irrigation of the wound and ensure that all debris and
contaminants are removed from the surgical field.
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8. For a shallow anterior chamber, a side port knife is used to create a paracentesis
opening before manipulations of the wound .
. Excessive manipulations through the corneal tear are to be avoided.
