Hydrofluoric acid (HF) burns represent a particularly challenging subset of chemical injuries. Unlike other acids, HF penetrates deeply into tissue, releasing fluoride ions that disrupt cellular ...

Chemical exposure to any part of the eye or eyelid may result in a chemical eye burn. Chemical burns represent 7%-10% of eye injuries. About 15%-20% of burns to the face involve at least one eye.

A series of acid attacks in London left five men injured over a 70-minute period Friday. One victim is considered to have life-changing facial injuries. Acid attacks are on the rise in London, with ...