title: Inappropriate use of topical chloramphenicol results in vision loss.
authors.affiliation: Faculty of Health, Discipline of Pharmacy, University of Canberra, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia.
authors.forename: Nikki
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: McDerby
authors.forename: Stephanie L
authors.initials: SL
authors.lastname: Watson
authors.forename: Dana
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Robaei
authors.forename: Mark
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Naunton
mesh_terms: D000287:Administration, Topical; D000293:Adolescent; D000368:Aged; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D001766:Blindness / Q000209:etiology*; D002701:Chloramphenicol / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D003320:Corneal Ulcer / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000382:microbiology; D057210:Delayed Diagnosis; D017234:Eye Evisceration; D015818:Eye Infections, Bacterial / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000382:microbiology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D057970:Inappropriate Prescribing / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004366:Nonprescription Drugs; D009883:Ophthalmic Solutions; D011008:Pneumococcal Infections / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000382:microbiology; D011552:Pseudomonas Infections / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000382:microbiology; D012651:Self Medication / Q000009:adverse effects
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D004366:Nonprescription Drugs; D009883:Ophthalmic Solutions; D002701:Chloramphenicol