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Case Reports
. 1998 May;125(5):719-21.
doi: 10.1016/s0002-9394(98)00009-9.

Topical diclofenac sodium in the management of anesthetic abuse keratopathy

D I Dornic  1 , J M Thomas, J H Lass
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Topical diclofenac sodium in the management of anesthetic abuse keratopathy

D I Dornic et al. Am J Ophthalmol. 1998 May.

Abstract

Purpose: To report a case of anesthetic abuse keratopathy and to suggest the use of topical diclofenac sodium in the management of this disorder.

Method: Narcotics and topical diclofenac were used to control pain in a patient who developed a corneal ulcer after abusing topical anesthetics.

Result: After the institution of topical diclofenac, the patient reported substantial improvement in comfort and less reliance on narcotic agents for analgesia.

Conclusion: We found topical diclofenac to be useful in controlling pain in this patient with anesthetic abuse keratopathy.

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