A Case of Ocular Signs dueto Hornet Sting.
- Author:
H Sl OH
1
Author Information
1. Department of Ophthalmology, K.T.H. Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- MeSH:
Bites and Stings*;
Cataract;
Cornea;
Humans;
Intraocular Pressure;
Lacrimal Apparatus Diseases;
Mydriasis;
Wasps*;
Young Adult
- From:Journal of the Korean Ophthalmological Society
1971;12(3):109-111
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
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Abstract:
A 23 years old private first class solider was admitted to the K.T.H. Eye Clinic with chief oemplaints plaints of visual disturbance, ocular pain and epiphora (OD) due to Hornet Sting on Oct. 23, 1969. He was stinged by the Hornet Sting on the right ocular region during his walleing training in the green field on Aug. 14, 1969. On his first visit, the affected right eye revealed the following ocular signs; 1) Diffuse stromal opacity of the cornea. 2) Loss of corneal sensitivity. 3) Mydriasis. 4) Cataract. 5) Increased ocular tension.
