Citation

Pfliegler GP, Palatka K. Am. J. Ophthalmol. 1995; 120(3): 399-400.

Affiliation

2nd Department of Medicine, University of Debrecen, Hungary.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1995, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

7661217

Abstract

PURPOSE: To alert ophthalmologists about the hazards of poisoning with ophthalmic solutions. METHODS: We treated an 18-year-old man who attempted suicide by drinking and self-injecting pilocarpine eyedrops. He had severe signs of parasympathomimetic poisoning. RESULTS: Because of heavy and repeated vomiting and the early administration of intravenous atropine, he fully recovered. CONCLUSION: Because they are usually stored in household refrigerators and are readily accessible, the potential hazard of poisoning with ophthalmic solutions is worth emphasizing.

Language: en