Conjunctival Tattoo With Inadvertent Globe Penetration and Associated Complications
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| Overview: |
The authors report a case of inadvertent globe penetration "resulting in severe inflammation, capsular lens opacity, and secondary glaucoma" following conjunctival tattooing. |
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| Title: | Conjunctival Tattoo With Inadvertent Globe Penetration and Associated Complications. | ||
| Industry Significance Rating: | High - Industry alert, report has major implications related to health and safety. | ||
| Publication: | Cornea. 2017 Mar 1. doi: 10.1097/ICO.0000000000001163. [Epub ahead of print]. | ||
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| Recommendations: |
Advise clients that conjunctival tattooing is not recommended and carries significant risk of serious permanent injury to the eye & vision. |
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| Keywords: |
body art tattoo, conjunctival tattooing, glaucoma, uveitis, adverse reactions, eye injury |
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