Corneal Punctate Epitheliopathy Secondary to Trichiasis Following Eyelash Transplantation

    December 2012 in “ Canadian journal of ophthalmology ”
    Nadia Chaudhry, Ritu Chaturvedi, Anna Maino
    Studysummary This case report describes a rare complication of eyelash transplantation, where it resulted in trichiasis and corneal surface damage, highlighting the need for preoperative counseling about potential ocular risks.
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