2014
DOI: 10.3109/15569527.2014.886589
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Abstract: Bilateral acute iris transillumination (BAIT) is a relatively new clinical entity characterized by bilateral acute loss of iris pigment epithelium, iris transillumination, pigment dispersion in the anterior chamber and atonic pupilla. We report herein a 50-year-old female who presented with bilateral ocular pain, severe photophobia and red eyes. One month ago, a fly hit her eye, and she instantly complained of a discomfort and sensation of a foreign body in both eyes. She used a fumigation therapy, a tradition… Show more

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“…Although the exact etiopathogenesis of BAIT remains unclear, several publications have reported a relationship between BAIT and systemic use of moxifloxacin (2) and clarithromycin (9) , upper respiratory tract infections (1) , and a toxic effect following fumigation (10) . Our patient had a history of upper respiratory tract infection and use of systemic cefazolin 3 weeks before the onset of his symptoms.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Although the exact etiopathogenesis of BAIT remains unclear, several publications have reported a relationship between BAIT and systemic use of moxifloxacin (2) and clarithromycin (9) , upper respiratory tract infections (1) , and a toxic effect following fumigation (10) . Our patient had a history of upper respiratory tract infection and use of systemic cefazolin 3 weeks before the onset of his symptoms.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Only one case of BAIT is reported in a 50-year-old female following fumigation therapy for suspected Ophthalmomyiasis. [ 5 ] The spray used by our child (Herbal Khatnil K-20) has herbal oils with insecticidal property but no other details mentioned on product bottle and website. Herbal insect repellants from extracts of Eucalyptus, Cedar, Neem, Geranium, clove, Ocimum, etc., are available in market.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…3,4 There is a possibility that BAIT may be a more severe form of BADI especially since both conditions seem to have a probable common etiology namely an antecedent flulike upper respiratory infection. , the systemic use of moxifloxacin 5,6 and clarithromycin 7 , and ocular toxicity following fumigation 8 . Two of our three patients had an antecedent upper respiratory tract infection but only one of them had used oral antibiotic (Moxifloxacin).…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%