Atlas of Ophthalmology

Lye-Burn of the Cornea

Lye-Burn of the Cornea
The lower part of the cornea is opacified because of deep penetration of lye. The upper part was protected by the lid during the accident. The conjunctiva is injected.
Naumann, Gottfried, Prof. Dr. med., Universitäts-Augenklinik¦5, Erlangen, Germany
T26.1
Cornea -> Trauma (Injury), Toxic Keratopathies, Radiation -> Burns -> Alcali Burns
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