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Ocular System

Photophthalmia

Occurrence of multiple painful corneal epithelial erosions due to UV ray exposure.


Clinical features

  • Severe burning pain
  • Lacrimation
  • Photophobia
  • Blepharospasm
  • Swelling of palpebral conjunctiva

Management

  • Cold compresses
  • Pad & bandage + antibiotics drops for 24 hours (heals most of the cases)
  • Anaesthetic drops contraindicated
  • Oral analgesics (if pain intolerable)

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