Ocular chemical burns from accidental exposure to topical dermatological medicinal agent
Authors
Jitender Jinagal
Advanced Eye Centre, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
Parul Gupta
Advanced Eye Centre, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
Gaurav Gupta
Advanced Eye Centre, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
Kamal Sahu
Department of Internal Medicine, St. Vincent Hospital, Worcester, 123 Summer Street-01608, USA
Jagat Ram
Advanced Eye Centre, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
Keywords:
Accidental exposure to topical drops, corneal epithelial defect, ocular chemical burns
Abstract
We report a case of accidental ocular chemical injury by self-medication with a single application of a topical ayurvedic medication containing salicylic acid, phenol, and tincture iodine, which is being used in developing countries for treatment of various dermatological conditions.
Keywords: Accidental exposure to topical drops, corneal epithelial defect, ocular chemical burns
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