Risk Factors for Development of Limbal Stem Cell Deficiency After Acute Ocular Burns

Patients with lime injury, limbal epithelial defects, and conjunctival epithelial defects involving a larger area are at a higher risk of development of LSCD post AOB. Larger conjunctival defects indicate the development of more severe LSCD and a greater need for surgical intervention. Eyes with LSCD have poorer visual outcomes. Thus, preventing this entity by addressing the risk factors can alleviate the socioeconomic burden on the affected individuals and the healthcare system.