Corneal perforation

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Corneal perforation - a rupture in the corneal tissue due to traumatic or pathologic processes.

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What causes corneal perforation?

  • Corneal ulcers are most common cause of perforation.
  • Corneal ulcers are caused by an infection with bacteria, viruses, fungi, or a parasite.
  • Acanthamoeba keratitis occurs in contact lens users.
  • Eyelids that do not close all the way, such as with Bell palsy
  • Foreign bodies in the eye
  • Scratches (abrasions) on the eye surface

What is gonococcal ophthalmia neonatorum?

Gonococcal ophthalmia neonatorum caused by a maternally transmitted gonococcal infection Unless preventative measures are taken, it is estimated that gonococcal ophthalmia neonatorum will develop in 28% of infants born to women with gonorrhea. It affects the corneal epithelium causing microbial keratitis, ulceration and perforation.

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This was a newborn with gonococcal ophthalmia neonatorum caused by a maternally transmitted gonococcal infection

What are the signs and symptoms?

  • Blurry or hazy vision
  • Eye that appears red or bloodshot
  • Itching and discharge
  • Sensitivity to light (photophobia)
  • Very painful and watery eyes
  • White patch on the cornea

What tests are done?

  • Exam of scrapings from the ulcer
  • Fluorescein stain of the cornea
  • Keratometry (measuring the curve of the cornea)
  • Pupillary reflex response
  • Refraction test
  • Slit-lamp examination
  • Tests for dry eye
  • Visual acuity
  • Blood tests to check for inflammatory disorders may also be needed.

What is the treatment?

  • Treatment for infections depends on the cause.
  • Treatment should be started as soon as possible to prevent scarring of the cornea.
  • If the exact cause is not known, broad spectrum antibiotic drops that work against many kinds of bacteria.
  • Corticosteroid eye drops may be used to reduce swelling and inflammation in certain conditions.
  • Tissue adhesive can be used to seal small perforation, but this method cannot be used to treat perforations larger than 1 mm.
  • Non infected corneal perforation generally heals when a pressure bandage is used.
  • For certain types of corneal perforations, lamellar keratoplasty is used as treatment.

What are the complications?

Untreated corneal perforations/ulcer and infections may lead to:

  • Loss of the eye (rare)
  • Severe vision loss
  • Scars on the cornea
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