Calotropis procera -induced keratitis.
Indian J Ophthalmol
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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.
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IMSEAR (South-East Asia)
Main subject:
Tobramycin
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Aged, 80 and over
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Prednisolone
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Corneal Edema
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Plant Structures
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Adult
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Cornea
Limits:
Aged80
Language:
English
Journal:
Indian J Ophthalmol
Year:
2009
Type:
Article
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