Simple keratectomy and corneal tattooing for limbal dermoids:results of a 3-year study
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    AIM: To evaluate and report the efficacy of combined surgical excision and corneal tattooing in patients with limbal dermoids.METHODS: In a retrospective interventional case series, 9 eyes of 8 patients were treated with combined surgery of simple keratectomy and corneal tattooing for limbal dermoids. Medical records, including best-corrected visual acuity, anterior segment photography, demographic, clinical data, and follow-up information were reviewed.RESULTS: The mean follow up period in this study was 50±15(range 36-77) months. There was no evidence of infection or recurrent limbal dermoids in any of the eyes during the follow-up period. All patients achieved good cosmetic outcomes with no complications.CONCLUSION: Simple keratectomy and corneal tattooing of limbal dermoids could be an alternative option for surgery, especially when a donor cornea is not available.

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Dong Min Cha, Kyung-Hoon Shin, Keun Ho Kim, et al. Simple keratectomy and corneal tattooing for limbal dermoids:results of a 3-year study. Int J Ophthalmol, 2013,6(4):463-466

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  • Received:August 30,2012
  • Revised:July 09,2013
  • Adopted:July 09,2013
  • Online: August 22,2013
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