PERSISTENT CORNEAL EPITHELIAL DEFECT AS A COMPLICATION OF TETRACAINE ABUSE

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NOROUZI H.; MOHAMMAD RABEI H.; BORHANI M.

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Journal: BINA Year:2012 | Volume:17 | Issue:3 (68) Page(s): 289-293

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PERSISTENT CORNEAL EPITHELIAL DEFECT AS A COMPLICATION OF TETRACAINE ABUSE

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NOROUZI H. | MOHAMMAD RABEI H. | BORHANI M. | Issue Writer Certificate

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DRUG TOXICITYQ3

TOXIC KERATOPATHYQ3

TETRACAINEQ3

Abstract

Purpose: To describe the clinical signs, diagnosis and treatment of TOXIC KERATOPATHY in a patient who abused TETRACAINE drops.Case Report: A 32-year-old man was referred to the emergency ward of our center with persistent corneal epithelial defect associated with a ring infiltrate in the corneal stroma, without any history of ocular trauma or contact lens use. The patient was hospitalized and a thorough ocular examination was accomplished. A detailed history in our patient revealed topical anesthetic abuse keratitis. The topical anesthetic was deliberately taken from the pharmacy without a prescription. The hallmark of topical anesthetic abuse keratitis was a persistent corneal epithelial defect and a complete ring infiltration in the corneal stroma in our case. Functional and anatomic results after appropriate treatment were not favorable in this case.Conclusions: Although topical anesthetic abuse keratitis is rare, it should be carefully explained to patients that although topical anesthetics numb the eye, more than a few drops can actually prevent healing and may lead to permanent damage. The unrestricted availability of topically applied ophthalmic anesthetics as over-the-counter medications in Iran must be reevaluated.

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NOROUZI, H., MOHAMMAD RABEI, H., & BORHANI, M.. (2012). PERSISTENT CORNEAL EPITHELIAL DEFECT AS A COMPLICATION OF TETRACAINE ABUSE. BINA, 17(3 (68)), 289-293. SID. https://sid.ir/paper/42649/en

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NOROUZI H., MOHAMMAD RABEI H., BORHANI M.. PERSISTENT CORNEAL EPITHELIAL DEFECT AS A COMPLICATION OF TETRACAINE ABUSE. BINA[Internet]. 2012;17(3 (68)):289-293. Available from: https://sid.ir/paper/42649/en

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H. NOROUZI, H. MOHAMMAD RABEI, and M. BORHANI, “PERSISTENT CORNEAL EPITHELIAL DEFECT AS A COMPLICATION OF TETRACAINE ABUSE,” BINA, vol. 17, no. 3 (68), pp. 289–293, 2012, [Online]. Available: https://sid.ir/paper/42649/en

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