Age, mean (range) | 44.15 ± 16.05 (25 - 87) |
Sex |
|
Male | 13 (65%) |
Female | 7 (35%) |
Etiology |
|
Microbial | 12 (60%) |
Bacterial | 7 (35%) |
Viral | 3 (15%) |
Fungal | 2 (10%) |
Trauma | 5 (25%) |
Sterile melt (non-infectious) | 3 (15%) |
Stevens-Jonhson syndrome | 2 (10%) |
Mooren’s ulcer | 1 (5%) |
Size of perforation (mm) |
|
<1.5 | 8 (40%) |
≥1.5 - 3.0 | 12 (60%) |
Location of perforation |
|
Central | 12 (60%) |
Paracentral | 5 (25%) |
Peripheral | 3 (15%) |
Number of glue application |
|
Once | 15 (75%) |
Twice | 3 (15%) |
Trice | 2 (10%) |
Stay of glue, mean | 57.60 ± 31.84 |
<30 days | 4 (20%) |
≥30 days | 16 (80%) |
Outcome of tissue adhesive |
|
Sealed | 17 (85%) |
Non sealed | 3 (15%) |
Surgical intervention |
|
Amniotic membrane transplant | 1 (5%) |
Conjunctival hooding | 1 (5%) |
Evisceration | 1 (5%) |