Cyanoacrylate-induced pseudo-tarsorrhaphy of the eye

Abstract

Cyanoacrylate, also known as superglue, is a polymer which forms a strong bond at room temperature with a variety of materials including metal, glass, plastic, rubber, skin, mucous membranes and other epithelial tissues as well. We hereby present a 22-year-old female who had an accidental instillation of the glue in her eye, with an uneventful outcome.

Keywords

• Abrasion
• cyanoacrylate
• pseudo-tarsor-rhaphy