[Corneal damage caused by chloracetophenone].

Chloracetophenone solubilized in 1,1,1-trichlorethan was applied in different concentrations to the rabbit cornea. Applications were made to the centre of the cornea as well as to the limbal area and also in an experiment with centrallimbal burning. The ensuing stromal scarring was related to the absolute quantity of applied chloracetophenone, and burning of the limbal area seemed to be more effective than central applications.