CASE REPORT: BILATERAL EYE BURNS WITH EXTRUSION OF UNILATERAL KERATOPROSTHESIS

• DOI: https://doi.org/10.22533/at.ed.15945224050610

• Palavras-chave: Eye burn, Ophthalmological trauma, Keratoprosthesis

• Keywords: Eye burn, Ophthalmological trauma, Keratoprosthesis

• Abstract: Eye burns caused by alkaline agents are potentially serious for eye health and require an immediate professional approach, given the large number of cases that progress with significant worsening of visual acuity. Initial thorough washing with saline or running water is crucial. The importance of this procedure lies in several benefits for immediate eye health and the prevention of long-term damage. In cases of severe eye burns, which irreversibly compromise the cornea, keratoprosthesis emerges as a therapeutic option. Keratoprosthesis represents hope for patients with severe eye burns, providing an effective solution to improve vision and quality of life. The complexity of the procedure varies according to each individual's clinical case, but with technological and scientific advances, there are increasingly more options and methodologies for carrying out a safe and effective procedure.