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Ophthalmology 2016
November 21-23, 2016
November 21-23, 2016 Dubai, UAE
10
th
International Conference on
Clinical & Experimental Ophthalmology
Volume 7 Issue 9 (Suppl)
J Clin Exp Ophthalmol
ISSN: 2155-9570 JCEO, an open access journal
Huda Al Ghadeer et al., J Clin Exp Ophthalmol 2016, 7:9(Suppl)
http://dx.doi.org/10.4172/2155-9570.C1.049Corneal toxicity induced by self-application of latex of
Calotropis procera
and analysis of its compositions
Huda Al Ghadeer, Ahmad Al Gethami
and
Hamad Al Sulaiman
King Khaled Eye Specialist Hospital, KSA
C
alotropis procera
produces copious amount of latex, which has been shown to have several pharmacological properties. Its local
application produces intense inflammatory response and causes significant ocular morbidity. We report corneal toxicity following
self application of latex of
Calotropis procera
in a 74 year old man. Patient reported painless decreased vision in the affected eye
with diffuse corneal edema and the specular microscopy revealed reduction in endothelial cell count. He was treated with topical
corticosteroids. Active compounds of latex of
Calotropis procera
were studied for their composition. The patient's visual acuity
improved from HM to 20/80 after treatment. Topically administered latex of
Calotropis procera
may cause severe ocular injuries. It
may also cause reduction in endothelial cell count over a period of time. Public education, early recognition of such injuries, and
timely intervention may prevent permanent ocular damage.
Biography
Huda Al Ghadeer has completed his Saudi Board Exam in Ophthalmology from King Saud University and Postdoctoral studies from King Khaled Eye Specialist
Hospital. She is the Chief of Emergency Room at King Khaled Eye Specialist Hospital.
hghadeer@kkesh.med.sa