article · Nigerian Journal of Ophthalmology
Ocular trauma in children could be devastating, with unpleasant consequences such as lifelong visual disability. It is a matter of great concern. This is a case report of accidental trauma to the eye of a young girl sustained while playing unsupervised with her siblings. The patient presented with swollen right eyelids with second-degree burns, and the lashes were matted together by plastic material. A pair of scissors was carefully used to cut the lashes and separate the eyelids. She was successfully managed with 5% povidone-iodine, chloramphenicol eye ointment, 0.3% ciprofloxacin, 1% tropicamide, and nepafenac eye drops. Unsupervised play in children, especially with dangerous materials, can result in unpleasant consequences. Education of parents, guardians, and teachers is strongly advocated.
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DOI: 10.4103/njo.njo_6_24
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