A brief review of techniques used to seal corneal perforation using cyanoacrylate tissue adhesive

Abstract

Introduction: There are many modalities in use to treat corneal perforations. One of most commonly used modality these days is the use of tissue adhesive. Cyanoacrylate adhesive is the commonest type of tissue adhesive used.

Purpose: To describe various techniques used for corneal glueing with cyanoacrylate tissue adhesive and to suggest a new technique for the same.

Methods: We describe here a brief review of different techniques of tissue glue application and suggest a modified new technique to apply tissue glue over the area of corneal perforation to achieve a nice smooth and stable seal. The importance of good glueing technique is to provide a stable and a closed wound so that it can help the epithelium grow and close the perforation.

Results: We present three different techniques of corneal glueing to seal corneal perforations.

Conclusion: These different techniques of glueing can be used to seal corneal perforations. It is up to the reader to try all three techniques and then follow whichever gives the best and smooth results.