R Ayad*, Z Laftimi, G Daghouj, LEl Maaloum, B Allali and AEl Kettani

Pediatric Ophthalmology Department, 20 August Hospital, Casablanca, Morocco

*Corresponding Author: R Ayad, Pediatric Ophthalmology Department, 20 August Hospital, Casablanca, Morocco.

Received: April 15, 2024; Published: May 10, 2024

Abstract

The surgical management of corneal perforations, particularly in pediatric cases, poses a complex challenge that involves treating the underlying condition and restoring corneal integrity while preserving optical clarity. This case report details the treatment of a 9-year-old child who experienced a corneal perforation due to a metallic foreign body impact.which was treated effectively using an autologous corneal patch technique. Surgical intervention included the removal of the foreign body and placement of the patch, which was secured with 10/0 monofilament sutures. Post-operative management featured antibiotics, atropine, dexamethasone eye drops, and artificial tears, resulting in an improvement of visual acuity to 10/10 after suture removal and sustained structural and functional integrity of the cornea. This case underscores the efficacy of autologous corneal patches in managing small, peripheral corneal perforations in children, offering a viable option that provides satisfactory anatomical and functional outcomes.

Keywords: Ocular trauma, Corneal perforation, Autologous corneal patch, Child, Eye surgery

References

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Citation

Citation: R Ayad., et al. “Autologous Corneal Patch on a Post-Traumatic Corneal Perforation". Acta Scientific Ophthalmology 7.6 (2024): 11-12.

Copyright

Copyright: © 2024 R Ayad., et al This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited.