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Indian J Ophthalmol
;
2009 Jan-Feb; 57(1): 58-60
Article
in English
| IMSEAR
| ID: sea-71917
ABSTRACT
Calotropis procera produces copious amounts of latex, which has been shown to possess several pharmacological properities. Its local application produces intense inflammatory response. In the 10 cases of Calotropis procera -induced keratitis reported here, the clinical picture showed corneal edema with striate keratopathy without any evidence of intraocular inflammation. The inflammation was reversed by the local application of steroid drops.
Subject(s)
Adult , Aged, 80 and over , Calotropis/adverse effects , Cornea/drug effects , Corneal Edema/chemically induced , Drug Therapy, Combination , Female , Humans , Keratitis/chemically induced , Ketorolac/therapeutic use , Latex/adverse effects , Male , Middle Aged , Plant Structures/adverse effects , Prednisolone/therapeutic use , Tobramycin/therapeutic use
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Indian J Ophthalmol
;
2008 Jan-Feb; 56(1): 81; author reply 81-2
Article
in English
| IMSEAR
| ID: sea-71409