Ozlem Barut Selver¹, Ilayda Korkmaz¹ and Melis Palamar^2*

¹Associate Professor, M.D., Ege University, Department of Ophthalmology, Izmir, Turkey
²M.D., Ege University, Department of Ophthalmology, Izmir, Turkey

*Corresponding Author: Melis Palamar, Associate Professor, M.D., Ege University, Department of Ophthalmology, Izmir, Turkey.

Received: December 30, 2021; Published: February 28, 2022

Abstract

A 36 year-old 9-week pregnant female presented with redness, pain and photophobia in the left eye. Best corrected visual acuity (BCVA) was 20/33. Slit-lamp examination revealed a 1.5 mm perforation area in the paracentral cornea. Fibrin glue was placed in the corneal perforation area for sealing and secured with bandage contact lenses. During the procedure, an excessive amount of fibrin glue was mistakenly injected into the anterior chamber (AC). On the postoperative first day, there was moderate AC reaction with raised intraocular pressure (IOP). Topical steroid and anti-glaucomatous treatment were administered. During the follow-up, complete dissolution of fibrin glue and regression of AC reaction was observed, and IOP went back to normal. Two weeks after fibrin glue injection, corneal integrity has achived and AC depth was normal with residual fibrin glue particles. BCVA increased to 20/25. Ocular findings remained stable during the follow-up for 18 months. Clinicians should be aware of the possible side effects of fibrin glue application. Careful observation and accurate management of the secondary complications are crucial to prevent further damage.

Keywords: Corneal Perforation; Fibrin Tissue Adhesive; Anterior Chamber; Intraocular Pressure

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Citation

Citation: Melis Palamar., et al. “Complications and Management of the Excessive Fibrin Glue in Anterior Chamber: Case Report".Acta Scientific Ophthalmology 5.3 (2022): 74-76.

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