1.
Br J Ophthalmol
; 86(4): 397-9, 2002 Apr.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-11914207
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND: The performance and results of corneal tattooing are described in a case series of 11 patients suffering from a disfiguring corneal scar using a technique similar to conventional dermatography. METHODS: Drawing ink in different shades was applied into the anterior corneal stroma by punctures performed with a conventional spatula needle. RESULTS: Up to 4 years after surgery all patients still had satisfactory staining of the formerly cosmetically disfiguring corneal scar. CONCLUSION: Tattooing of unsightly corneal scars proved to be an efficient and easy to perform technique, yielding acceptable results during follow up.
Subject(s)
Cicatrix/therapy , Corneal Diseases/therapy , Corneal Injuries , Tattooing/methods , Adolescent , Adult , Aged , Female , Follow-Up Studies , Humans , Ink , Male , Middle Aged , Patient Satisfaction , Treatment Outcome
2.
Ophthalmologe
; 97(2): 147-51, 2000 Feb.
Article
in German
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-10734741