Purpose: To describe the long-term management of bilateral limbal stem cell deficiency secondary to a severe chemical burn.
Methods: Descriptive case report.
Importance: This case highlights the importance of early intervention in ocular chemical burns for the preservation of tissue integrity and avoidance of perforation. We also review the use of proper ocular surface reconstructive techniques to restore the function of the limbal area, as well as the immunomodulatory strategies and follow-up needed for these interventions.
Keywords: Keratolimbal allograft (KLAL); limbal stem cell deficiency; ocular burns; ocular surface; simple limbal epithelial transplantation (SLET).