Ocular chemical burns from accidental exposure to topical dermatological medicinal agent

Ocular chemical burns from accidental exposure to topical dermatological medicinal agent

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.

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Jitender Jinagal, Parul C Gupta, Gaurav Gupta, Kamal K Sahu, Jagat Ram
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2018-01-01
Series:Indian Journal of Ophthalmology
Subjects:
Accidental exposure to topical drops
corneal epithelial defect
ocular chemical burns
Online Access:http://www.ijo.in/article.asp?issn=0301-4738;year=2018;volume=66;issue=10;spage=1476;epage=1477;aulast=Jinagal

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