Spontaneous intracorneal haemorrhage

We describe the unusual complication of spontaneous intracorneal haemorrhage in a patient who used an extended-wear contact lens. This was severe enough to cause corneal blood staining and ulceration which required surgical intervention.

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Veröffentlicht in:	British journal of ophthalmology 1989-05, Vol.73 (5), p.363-364
Hauptverfasser:	Yeoh, R L, Cox, N, Falcon, M G
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Aged Biological and medical sciences Contact Lenses, Extended-Wear - adverse effects Corneal Diseases - etiology Corneal Ulcer - etiology Diseases of cornea, anterior segment and sclera Eye Hemorrhage - etiology Humans Male Medical sciences Ophthalmology
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Zusammenfassung:	We describe the unusual complication of spontaneous intracorneal haemorrhage in a patient who used an extended-wear contact lens. This was severe enough to cause corneal blood staining and ulceration which required surgical intervention.
ISSN:	0007-1161 1468-2079
DOI:	10.1136/bjo.73.5.363