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  • Target sign: An applanation...
    Durai, Reena; Singh, Prabhakar; Ramappa, Muralidhar

    Indian Journal of Ophthalmology/Indian journal of ophthalmology, 10/2019, Volume: 67, Issue: 10
    Journal Article

    Subsequent slit lamp evaluation showed a characteristic circular mark on the cornea Figure 1, which became more evident on fluorescein staining under cobalt blue filter, as a well-circumscribed circular mark similar to “Target sign” Figure 2. Copious preservative-free topical lubricating eye drops had resulted in complete resolution of the clinical sign within 24 h.{Figure 1}{Figure 2} Goldmann applanation tonometry is the gold standard for IOP assessment. ...a prompt drying after alcohol cleaning of the bi-prism head not only offer effective disinfection but eliminate the risk of epithelial toxicity.