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Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences

Alkali chemical burn

Alkali chemical burn

Category(ies): Cornea, External Disease, Trauma
Contributor: Jesse Vislisel, MD
Photographer: Carol Chan, CRA

This patient experienced a severe alkali chemical injury resulting in corneal opacification, pannus, and symblepharon formation. These photographs were taken 6 months after the injury.