Case Series: Venom Ophthalmia – Can Heparin be Used Routinely?
Background: Venom ophthalmia (VO) is caused by inoculation of venom in the eyes. In Singapore, the spitting cobra is associated with VO. We present 2 cases of VO treated with topical heparin despite not proven for clinical use.Case Report: Our first patient was spat by a spitting cobra in his eye wh...
Main Authors: | Lokesh Kolhe, Adeline NGO, Kee Vooi Loo, Gregory Cham |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Mashhad University of Medical Sciences
2023-07-01
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Series: | Asia Pacific Journal of Medical Toxicology |
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Online Access: | https://apjmt.mums.ac.ir/article_22805_9900be4ae181f8ca18dead8da5e9a474.pdf |
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