Chemical Injury Due to Pain Balm: Case Series

Namdeo, Neha and Wairagade, Nikhilesh and Tekade, Pradeep (2022) Chemical Injury Due to Pain Balm: Case Series. Ophthalmology Research: An International Journal, 17 (2). pp. 14-17. ISSN 2321-7227

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Official URL: https://doi.org/10.9734/or/2022/v17i230253

Abstract

Ocular chemical injuries accounts for 11.5% to 22.1% of ocular injuries. Ocular chemical burns are an ophthalmic emergency and requires immediate treatment. We report a series of three cases of chemical injury secondary to accidental exposure to red balm used as local application for headache. In our cases menthol, cajuput oil and capsaicin might have contributed to chemical injury and nerve damage. Nerve damage might have lead to delayed epithelial healing. All three patients improved completely within 1 to 3 week.

Item Type:	Article
Subjects:	Oalibrary Press > Medical Science
Depositing User:	Managing Editor
Date Deposited:	29 Dec 2022 06:45
Last Modified:	02 Apr 2024 04:14
URI:	http://asian.go4publish.com/id/eprint/800

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