Trauma

Cyanoacrylate Eye Injury

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Cyanoacrylate Eye Injury, Superglue Eye Injury

  • Cause
  1. Cyanoacrylate adhesives (Superglue) to eyes and lids
  • Management
  1. Lids or eyelashes are glued shut
    1. Use K-Y gel on scissors and cut eyelashes
  2. Try to mechanically remove loose glue
  3. Avoid solvent use
  4. Referral to Ophthalmology