Ocular chemical burns following accidental instillation of tinea pedis treatment solution: A report of two cases

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Many commonly used household chemicals and medical eye drops look alike, resulting in a worldwide increase incidences of accidents caused by confusion between similar-looking agents. In this case report, we present two patients who visited the emergency department following inadvertent instillation tinea pedis treatment solution instead drops. Both developed corneal chemical burns accidental application. Notably, visual acuity symptoms eventually recovered for both after hospitalization. However, complete recovery occurred only several weeks. were relatively old had been prescribed previous ophthalmic surgery. Since is sensory organ that receives information, ocular injuries significantly affect quality life social functioning patient. Incidences misidentification are steadily increasing South Korea; unfortunately, regulatory policies unavailable to avoid such hazards. Therefore, physicians should be mindful potential risks associated with everyday products must spend time educating when prescribing Policy regulations warranted containers resemble drop bottles. Such items need clearly labeled additional warnings prevent instillation.

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سال: 2022

ISSN: ['1450-9148', '2406-1263']

DOI: https://doi.org/10.22537/jksct.2022.20.1.35