Dr.NIMISHA NAGPAL

Dr.Pawan Prasher

Abstract

We report a case of accidental injury of a 54-year-old male farmer by a blast produced while preparing a Gandhak Potash mixture. He presented with multiple charred wounds around his face and embedded particulate matter over the eyelids, conjunctiva, and cornea. He underwent superficial debridement of the particulate matter along with conservative management using topical antibiotics and steroids for 3 months to which he responded well. Gandhak potash explosions can be potentially visually devastating. Ophthalmologists, especially working in agricultural surroundings, should be aware of this mode of injury. A good visual outcome is possible with urgent, appropriate medical intervention.