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Case Reports
. 2001 Mar;20(2):220-1.
doi: 10.1097/00003226-200103000-00024.

2-Octyl cyanoacrylate medical adhesive in treatment of a corneal perforation

M J Taravella  1 , C D Chang
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2-Octyl cyanoacrylate medical adhesive in treatment of a corneal perforation

M J Taravella et al. Cornea. 2001 Mar.

Abstract

Purpose: To describe a case of successful treatment of a corneal perforation with 2-octyl cyanoacrylate.

Methods: 2-Octyl cyanoacrylate was applied at the slit lamp with topical proparacaine anesthesia to a cornea with an inferior perforation with iris plugging the defect.

Results: After application of 2-octyl cyanoacrylate, the anterior chamber was noted to deepen, and visual acuity improved to 20/200. The glue remained intact for more than 6 weeks and eventually fell out. The underlying cornea healed without scarring, vascularization, or thinning.

Conclusion: We have described a case in which 2-octyl cyanoacrylate was used to treat a corneal perforation with excellent results. Further study of this adhesive will be useful in comparing the effectiveness and safety of 2-octyl cyanoacrylate with that of previously studied adhesives.

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