Allergic contact eczema to phenylephrine.
A female patient developed periorbital eczema and conjunctivitis prior to cataract surgery. Investigations revealed an allergic contact eczema to phenylephrine hydrochloride 10% eyedrops being used preoperatively for mydriasis.
D000368:Aged; D003231:Conjunctivitis / Q000139:chemically induced*; D003876:Dermatitis, Atopic / Q000139:chemically induced*; D003875:Drug Eruptions / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009883:Ophthalmic Solutions; D009916:Orbital Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced*; D010328:Patch Tests; D010656:Phenylephrine / Q000009:adverse effects*
D009883:Ophthalmic Solutions; D010656:Phenylephrine