Surgically induced scleral necrosis

Abstract

Purpose. To present a group of patients with surgically induced scleral necrosis characterised by conjunctival retraction. Methods. Three case reports are presented. Results. The scleral melt responded to conjunctival covering of the scleral defect. Conclusion. Surgically induced scleral necrosis associated with conjunctival retraction is best managed by covering the exposed sclera either by stretching the retracted conjunctiva in the early post-operative period or by a conjunctival transplant.