In Vivo Confocal Microscopic Findings in the Corneas of Patients with Topical Anesthetic Abuse Keratopathy

In Vivo Confocal Microscopic Findings in the Corneas of Patients with Topical Anesthetic Abuse Keratopathy

Prolonged use of topical anesthetic agents results in a toxic keratopathy with damage and inflammatory response in all corneal layers. The similarity of the clinical picture with infectious keratitis often leads to a delay in diagnosis and treatment. Consideration of topical anesthetic abuse in th...

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Main Authors: Sibel Kocabeyoğlu, Yakup Çevik, Mehmet Cem Mocan, Murat İrkeç
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Galenos Yayinevi 2015-01-01
Series:Türk Oftalmoloji Dergisi
Subjects:
Topical anesthetic abuse
toxic keratopathy
in vivo confocal microscopy
Online Access:http://www.oftalmoloji.org/article_8659/In-Vivo-Confocal-Microscopic-Findings-In-The-Corneas-Of-Patients-With-Topical-Anesthetic-Abuse-Keratopathy

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