Which of the following is proof of eyes being open for a few hours after death: (A) Kevokian sign, (B) Tache noir, (C) Corneal desquamation, (D) Globe rupture
Answer is B. Tache noire: Cornea and conjunctiva will become dry on the exposed poion of the eye ball with deposition of cellular debris and dust. This is called Tache Noire Ref: FORENSIC MEDICINE AND TOXICOLOGY Dr PC IGNATIUS THIRD EDITION PAGE NO 30