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Chemical injuries of the ocular surface are very common in China. Acids and alkalis are frequently encountered offending chemical agents. It is very difficult to treat chemical burns of the ocular surface for lack of ideal approaches. This chapter introduces the clinical features of chemical injuries and first aid and subsequent treatment of chemical injuries.
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Shi, W., Li, S. (2018). Chemical Injuries of the Cornea. In: Yan, H. (eds) Ocular Emergency. Ocular Trauma. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-10-6802-7_9
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