Chemical Injury Due to Pain Balm: Case Series
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2022-08
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Sciencedomain International
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.
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Chemical injury, red balm, balm injury, cornea
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Namdeo N, Wairagade N, Tekade P.. Chemical Injury Due to Pain Balm: Case Series. Ophthalmology Research: An International Journal. 2022 Aug; 17(2): 14-17