Medical adhesive–related injury to the eyelid of the fellow eye: a case report

Authors

  • Ryan Wong
  • Vanessa Cheung
  • Ian YH Wong

Keywords:

Adhesives, Eyelids

Abstract

We describe a case of medical adhesive–related skin injury on the eyelid of the fellow eye and its immediate management in an older man, as well as the preventive measures.

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Published

2026-04-08

How to Cite

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Wong R, Cheung V, Wong IY. Medical adhesive–related injury to the eyelid of the fellow eye: a case report. Hong Kong J Ophthalmol [Internet]. 2026 Apr. 8 [cited 2026 May 19];30(1). Available from: https://hkjo.hk/index.php/hkjo/article/view/412

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