Detergent capsules causing ocular injuries in children.
Capsules containing liquid laundry detergent have recently become popular. We describe six children who presented with ocular surface injuries due to the bursting of such capsules.
Fayers
Tessa
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Department of Ophthalmology, Royal Bournemouth Hospital, Dorset, United Kingdom.
Munneke
Robert
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Strouthidis
Nicholas G
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D002057:Burns, Chemical / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D002214:Capsules / Q000009:adverse effects*; D002675:Child, Preschool; D002701:Chloramphenicol / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003315:Cornea / Q000187:drug effects*; D003902:Detergents / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination; D005126:Eye Burns / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000628:therapy; D005672:Fusidic Acid / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D009883:Ophthalmic Solutions; D007507:Therapeutic Irrigation
D002214:Capsules; D003902:Detergents; D009883:Ophthalmic Solutions; D005672:Fusidic Acid; D002701:Chloramphenicol