Ophthalmia Secondary to Cobra Venom Spitting in the Volta Region, Ghana: A Case Report
Purpose: To report the first case of ophthalmia due to contact with cobra venom in the Volta Region, Ghana. Methods: An ointment containing vitamin A was applied to treat the patient’s unilateral defects in the corneal epithelium and the consequent diminished visual acuity. Results: Healing of the c...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Karger Publishers
2017-02-01
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| Series: | Case Reports in Ophthalmology |
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| Online Access: | http://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/458519 |
| Summary: | Purpose: To report the first case of ophthalmia due to contact with cobra venom in the Volta Region, Ghana. Methods: An ointment containing vitamin A was applied to treat the patient’s unilateral defects in the corneal epithelium and the consequent diminished visual acuity. Results: Healing of the corneal epithelium and improvement of visual acuity were observed after only 1 day. Conclusions: This case suggests that consequences of cases of cobra venom spitting in the eyes can be minimal if immediate treatment is provided. |
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| ISSN: | 1663-2699 |