A patient with combined corneal and ingrowing conjunctival tissue tattooing by micropigmentation method.

PURPOSE: This report describes the clinical efficacy of combined corneal and conjunctival micropigment tattooing for the treatment of a corneoconjunctival opacity.

CASE SUMMARY: Combined corneal and conjunctival micropigment tattooing was performed on a 39-year-old man who had a cosmetic problem due to traumatic corneoconjunctival opacity. After removal of the corneal epithelium, a 30-gauge needle filled with dye was placed into the corneal stroma. The dye was injected into the stroma and conjunctiva. The patient was followed up for 24 months postoperatively. Although some of the dye dissipated, the majority of it remained in place 24 months after surgery. The patient had no specific postoperative complications and was satisfied with the surgical results. We obtained cosmetically good results.

CONCLUSIONS

Combined corneal and conjunctival micropigment tattooing can be an effective treatment for patients with a corneoconjunctival opacity.