Citation

Paysse EA, Holder S, Coats DK. Ophthalmology 2001; 108(1): 190-191.

Affiliation

Department of Ophthalmology, Cullen Eye Institute, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas 77030, USA. epaysse@bcm.tmc.edu

Copyright

(Copyright © 2001, American Academy of Ophthalmology, Publisher Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

11150287

Abstract

PURPOSE: To report a case of severe conjunctival and corneal epithelial defects resulting from exposure to the venom of the Southern walkingstick, Anisomorpha buprestoides. DESIGN: Case report. INTERVENTION: The patient was treated with cyclopentolate 1% and underwent daily examinations until the corneal and conjunctival epithelial defects resolved. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE: Resolution of corneal and conjunctival epithelial defects. RESULTS: The corneal and conjunctival epithelial defects slowly resolved over 6 days. Visual acuity improved to 20/20 in the affected eye. No residual corneal scarring was evident. CONCLUSIONS: Slowly resolving corneal and conjunctival epithelial defects can occur from direct contact with the venom from the Southern walkingstick, A. buprestoides; therefore, this insect should be approached with caution.

Language: en