Keratitis from abuse of corneal anaesthetics

H E Henkes, T N Waubke, H E Henkes, T N Waubke

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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