title: Topical nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs for corneal abrasions in children.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  Corneal abrasion from minor injury to the eye is common in both adults and children. Some of my colleagues prescribe topical nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) for analgesia. How safe is this practice?
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Topical ophthalmic NSAIDs are a short-term effective treatment of the pain associated with corneal abrasions in children. Rare but serious complications have been reported in adult case-study series. Children with corneal abrasions should have follow-up appointments within 24 to 48 hours to assess healing, complications, and side effects of treatment, particularly if they are using topical NSAIDs.
authors.forename: Christine H
authors.initials: CH
authors.lastname: Smith
authors.forename: Ran D
authors.initials: RD
authors.lastname: Goldman
mesh_terms: D060433:Administration, Ophthalmic; D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D002648:Child; D003316:Corneal Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy*; D065306:Corneal Injuries; D058447:Eye Pain / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans
chemical_list: D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal