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Chemical injury to the eyes?

• Chemical (alkali and acid) injury of the conjunctiva and cornea is a true ocular emergency and requires immediate intervention.

• Chemical injuries to the eye can produce extensive damage to the ocular surface and anterior segment leading to visual impairment and disfigurement
• Sulfur is one of the acidic agent

Acidic agents injury?

• Acids are generally less harmful than alkali substances.

• They cause damage by denaturing and precipitating proteins in the tissues they contact.
• The coagulated proteins act as a barrier to prevent further penetration (unlike alkali injuries).

?Management

• Early irrigation is critical in limiting the duration of chemical exposure
• medical treatment are to enhance recovery of the corneal epithelium and augment collagen synthesis, while also minimizing collagen breakdown and controlling inflammation such as

1.  erythromycin ointment four times daily
2.  atropine or cyclopentolate can help with comfort.
3. Artificial tears- and other lubricating eye drops
4. Steroid drops
5. You should be examined clinically by othalmologist to receal the cause of decreasing visual acuity