[Corneal injuries during general anesthesia] (original) (raw)

Harefuah, 2000

Abstract

A corneal abrasion is the most common eye complication during general anesthesia and recovery. It is painful, may progress to inflammation of the uveal tract, and in the presence of contamination may lead to a serious infection. Both eyes may be involved, as the two reported cases show. Possible causes include mask friction on the open eye or other careless technics. Treatment includes local application of an antibiotic ointment and an eye pressure patch. In addition, a cycloplegic and mydriatic solution is instilled to prevent synechiae (in the presence of a secondary iridocyclitis) and to relieve the pain associated with spasm of the iris and ciliary muscle. Topical application of local anesthetics should be avoided, as they delay regeneration of corneal epithelium and may promote keratitis.

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