indigo-carmine and Eye-Burns

To describe the clinical course, management, and final outcome in a case of ocular injury caused by accidental fall of indigo dye in both eyes.. Review of patient's record and relevant literature.. A 32-year-old man sustained ocular injury caused by inadvertent indigo dye in both eyes. He presented with bluish staining of the entire ocular surface, subtotal corneal epithelial breakdown in both eyes, and entry of dye into the anterior chamber in the left eye. This was treated as acute alkali burns with lubricants and steroids. Over a period of 3 to 4 months, the ocular surface staining resolved completely, and visual acuity improved remarkably.. Although the clinical presentation was initially a cause for concern, the condition resolved completely with the same conservative management as applicable for other chemical injuries.

Topics: Adult; Anterior Chamber; Anti-Bacterial Agents; Betamethasone; Burns, Chemical; Chloramphenicol; Coloring Agents; Corneal Diseases; Dexamethasone; Drug Therapy, Combination; Epithelium, Corneal; Eye Burns; Glucocorticoids; Humans; Indigo Carmine; Indoles; Male; Ointments