Dr.Rajiv Kumar Singh

Dr.Rakhi Kusumesh

Abstract

Ocular chemical burns are absolute ophthalmic emergencies and require immediate management to minimize devastating sequelae. Management of alkali and acid burns is started at the scene of the accident by copious irrigation. Treatment is directed at improving epithelial integrity and stromal stability, reduction of undue inflammation, and prevention or timely management of complications. To ascertain the best possible outcome, numerous biological medications and surgical interventions have been merged into conventional therapeutic regimens. These include autologous serum preparations, platelet-rich plasma, amniotic membrane transplantation, limbal stem-cell transplantation.