| Autor: |
S K, Webber, G L, Sutton, M A, Lawless, C M, Rogers |
| Rok vydání: |
2000 |
| Předmět: |
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| Zdroj: |
Australian and New Zealand journal of ophthalmology. 27(6) |
| ISSN: |
0814-9763 |
| Popis: |
Topical anaesthetic abuse is now an established differential diagnosis of ring keratitis. Published evidence suggests that this condition often has a poor prognosis, with the eyes sometimes requiring penetrating keratoplasty or the patient becoming blind.A case of topical anaesthetic abuse and its subsequent management is presented. Ocular examination including pachymetry and specular microscopy is reported.The cornea made an excellent recovery, allowing a visual acuity of 6/6. Pachymetry showed corneal thickening and specular microscopy demonstrated a decreased cell count in the affected eye.With prompt recognition and appropriate treatment the prognosis for these cases can be excellent. However, there is evidence to suggest permanent cellular damage to the endothelium. |
| Databáze: |
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