TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2020//
TI  - Corneal thinning induced by self-administered alum substance: a case report and analysis of the active components
JO  - Middle East African journal of ophthalmology
A1  - Al-Ghadeer, Huda
A1  - Al-Amry, Mohammed
SP  - 59
EP  - 61
VL  - 27
IS  - 1
N2  - We report a case of severe ocular injury and impaired vision after self-administration of alum. A 56-year-old female administered an alum substance in the left eye and experienced severe corneal thinning, a scar, and decreased vision. The active compounds in the alum substance were analyzed using scanning electron microscopy. When topically administered, alum may cause severe ocular injury. Public awareness, early recognition of the injuries, and timely intervention may prevent permanent ocular damage.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 0974-9233
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.4103/meajo.MEAJO_215_19
ID  - ref1
ER  -