title: Adverse reactions to topical ocular anesthetics.
abstract: The purpose of this article is to clarify some of the misunderstanding about adverse reactions to topical ocular anesthetics. Discussion will include: types of adverse reactions that are theoretically and practically possible; advice on handling the reactions that can occur; and precautions for minimizing their occurrence.
mesh_terms: D000287:Administration, Topical; D000777:Anesthetics / Q000008:administration & dosage; D000779:Anesthetics, Local / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003042:Cocaine / Q000009:adverse effects; D003315:Cornea / Q000187:drug effects; D004342:Drug Hypersensitivity / Q000209:etiology; D004487:Edema / Q000139:chemically induced; D005123:Eye / Q000187:drug effects*; D005128:Eye Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced; D006801:Humans; D011343:Procaine / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000031:analogs & derivatives; D011430:Propoxycaine / Q000009:adverse effects; D013748:Tetracaine / Q000009:adverse effects; D013997:Time Factors
chemical_list: D000777:Anesthetics; D000779:Anesthetics, Local; D013748:Tetracaine; D011343:Procaine; D011430:Propoxycaine; D003042:Cocaine