Ocular chemical burns from accidental exposure to topical dermatological medicinal agent.

Authors :: Jinagal J
Gupta PC
Gupta G
Sahu KK
Ram J
Source :: Indian journal of ophthalmology [Indian J Ophthalmol] 2018 Oct; Vol. 66 (10), pp. 1476-1477.
Publication Year :: 2018
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.<br />Competing Interests: There are no conflicts of interest

Subjects :: Acute Disease
Administration, Topical
Adult
Burns, Chemical diagnosis
Corneal Stroma drug effects
Corneal Stroma injuries
Dermatologic Agents administration & dosage
Dermatomycoses drug therapy
Eye Burns diagnosis
Humans
Keratitis diagnosis
Male
Burns, Chemical etiology
Corneal Stroma pathology
Dermatologic Agents adverse effects
Eye Burns etiology
Keratitis chemically induced
Medicine, Ayurvedic adverse effects

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