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Case Reports
. 1978 Jan;62(1):62-5.
doi: 10.1136/bjo.62.1.62.

Keratitis from abuse of corneal anaesthetics

H E Henkes, T N Waubke
Case Reports

Keratitis from abuse of corneal anaesthetics

H E Henkes et al. Br J Ophthalmol. 1978 Jan.

Abstract

Topically applied anaesthetics are potentially dangerous, as frequent and continuous application may lead to anaesthetic-induced keratitis. Three patients with serious corneal lesions are described.

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