Keratitis from abuse of corneal anaesthetics.
Topically applied anaesthetics are potentially dangerous, as frequent and continuous application may lead to anaesthetic-induced keratitis. Three patients with serious corneal lesions are described.
D000328:Adult; D000779:Anesthetics, Local / Q000009:adverse effects*; D001565:Benzoates / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003318:Corneal Opacity / Q000139:chemically induced; D003320:Corneal Ulcer / Q000139:chemically induced; D006801:Humans; D007634:Keratitis / Q000139:chemically induced*; D008297:Male; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders; D014785:Vision, Ocular / Q000187:drug effects
D000779:Anesthetics, Local; D001565:Benzoates