ABSTRACT
Ocular chemical burns constitute an important ophthalmic emergency which can permanently damage visual function. Alkali injuries are more frequent and cause more severe damage than acid injuries. Most cases of chemical or thermochemical injuries are seen in children and young adults and the accidents happen mainly at home, workplace or as criminal assault. Extensive damage to the ocular surface and intraocular structures caused by these injuries cause significant ocular morbidity and may require long-term care and multiple interventions for visual rehabilitation. Limbal stem cell deficiency and corneal haziness were still present. Patient has been kept on close follow-up for further intervention and long-term visual rehabilitation. An immediate, thorough saline wash was given to remove any residual chemical from the eye. The epithelial defect healed with residual nebular corneal opacity within one month and the patient attained best corrected visual acuity of 6/12.
