Citation

Jinagal J, Gupta PC, Gupta G, Sahu KK, Ram J. Indian J. Ophthalmol. 2018; 66(10): 1476-1477.

Affiliation

Advanced Eye Centre, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2018, Medknow Publications)

DOI

10.4103/ijo.IJO_365_18

PMID

30249844

Abstract

We report a case of accidental ocular chemical injury by self-medication with a single application of a topical ayurvedic medication containing salicylic acid, phenol, and tincture iodine, which is being used in developing countries for treatment of various dermatological conditions.

Language: en

Keywords

Accidental exposure to topical drops; corneal epithelial defect; ocular chemical burns