Corneal tattooing using liquid ink through adjustable lamellar intrastromal pocket

Session Details

Session Title: Presented Poster Session: Spotlight on Cornea

Venue: Poster Village: Pod 2

First Author: : R.Moussa EGYPT

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Abstract Details

Purpose:

To evaluate the efficiency and stability of corneal Tatto through injecting the liquid Rotring ink in an intra-stromal corneal pocket

Setting:

Memorial institute for ophthalmic research

Methods:

Our study were done in 7 cases of deep stromal opacities in non-seeing eyes for cosmetic reasons were a closed intra-stromal pocket with 3 ml incision for entry at 150-200 micron depth in the stroma were done using diamond knife followed by manual dissection with crescent knife then blunt dissection with spatula .Injection of sterilized Rotring liquid ink in the pocket using cannula. Tight closure with 10/0 suture. Size of the pocket is determined according to the opacity. Cases were followed over 1year

Results:

The ink color is stable with good cosmetic result and smooth corneal surface with no surface irritation and no ink fading there was no intraocular signs of inflammation even in the follow up period

Conclusions:

The closed lamellar intra-stromal corneal pocket usage in corneal tattooing is an easy effective technique regarding good cosmetic results, smooth surface & color stability. The pocket can be done manual or with femtosecond laser .The use of Rotring ink in corneal stromal pocket seems to be effective and safe in corneal tatto.

Financial Disclosure:

None