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TREATMENT OF CAUSTIC BURNS OF THE EYE

TREATMENT OF CAUSTIC BURNS OF THE EYE Abstract Chemical burns of the eye are of frequent occurrence. Cowan and Sinclair1 in their recent review of blindness in Pennsylvania found that blindness was more often due to chemical burns than to detached retina. Detached retina has received much attention, while the study of chemical burns of the eye has been neglected. In this paper I desire to discuss briefly the emergency treatment of burns of the eye caused by soluble acid and alkali and to present new experimental studies. In advising treatment of caustic burns experimental work must be considered of paramount importance. The factors, such as (a) the time that has elapsed before initial treatment, (b) the amount of the caustic causing the burn, (c) the type of the caustic, (d) the strength of the caustic and (e) the type of treatment, are so variable that one cannot outline the proper treatment from clinical observation alone. In References 1. Cowan, Alfred, and Sinclair, S. M.: Causes of Blindness in Pennsylvania from Medical and Social Aspects , J. A. M. A. 107:757-760 ( (Sept. 5) ) 1936.Crossref 2. Sinclair, S. M.: Personal communication to the author, Oct. 21, 1936. 3. Cosgrove, K. W., and Hubbard, W. B.: Acid and Alkali Burns of the Eye , Ann. Surg. 87:89-94 ( (Jan.) ) 1928. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Archives of Ophthalmology American Medical Association

TREATMENT OF CAUSTIC BURNS OF THE EYE

Archives of Ophthalmology , Volume 18 (2) – Aug 1, 1937

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American Medical Association
Copyright
Copyright © 1937 American Medical Association. All Rights Reserved.
ISSN
0003-9950
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1538-3687
DOI
10.1001/archopht.1937.00850080087008
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Abstract

Abstract Chemical burns of the eye are of frequent occurrence. Cowan and Sinclair1 in their recent review of blindness in Pennsylvania found that blindness was more often due to chemical burns than to detached retina. Detached retina has received much attention, while the study of chemical burns of the eye has been neglected. In this paper I desire to discuss briefly the emergency treatment of burns of the eye caused by soluble acid and alkali and to present new experimental studies. In advising treatment of caustic burns experimental work must be considered of paramount importance. The factors, such as (a) the time that has elapsed before initial treatment, (b) the amount of the caustic causing the burn, (c) the type of the caustic, (d) the strength of the caustic and (e) the type of treatment, are so variable that one cannot outline the proper treatment from clinical observation alone. In References 1. Cowan, Alfred, and Sinclair, S. M.: Causes of Blindness in Pennsylvania from Medical and Social Aspects , J. A. M. A. 107:757-760 ( (Sept. 5) ) 1936.Crossref 2. Sinclair, S. M.: Personal communication to the author, Oct. 21, 1936. 3. Cosgrove, K. W., and Hubbard, W. B.: Acid and Alkali Burns of the Eye , Ann. Surg. 87:89-94 ( (Jan.) ) 1928.

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Archives of OphthalmologyAmerican Medical Association

Published: Aug 1, 1937

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