Keratitis from misuse of corneal anesthetics

N Engl J Med. 1968 Aug 22;279(8):396-9. doi: 10.1056/NEJM196808222790802.
No abstract available

MeSH terms

  • 4-Aminobenzoic Acid / adverse effects
  • Adult
  • Anesthetics, Local / administration & dosage
  • Anesthetics, Local / adverse effects*
  • Blindness / chemically induced
  • Cornea / drug effects*
  • Corneal Injuries
  • Eye Injuries / drug therapy
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Keratitis / chemically induced*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Ointments
  • Ophthalmic Solutions
  • Substance-Related Disorders*
  • Tetracaine / adverse effects

Substances

  • Anesthetics, Local
  • Ointments
  • Ophthalmic Solutions
  • Tetracaine
  • 4-Aminobenzoic Acid