Photokeratitis following the manipulation of aquaria disinfection lamps

Verma, Amit S; Dwarika, Dorian; Bhola, R.M.; Emamali, Sheraiz

doi:10.1136/emj.2006.044172

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“…This type of injury has been described during arc welding, sun lamp exposure and manipulation of aquaria disinfection lamps. 9 The delay between exposure to the ultraviolet light and onset of symptoms is characteristic of this type of injury. 10 These three case reports of photokeratitis reinforces the hazards of ultraviolet lights used in sterile rooms.…”

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Not Seeing the Light?

Behan

McGovern

Dahms

2010

Pharmacy Practice and Res

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Background: Aseptic preparation of pharmaceuticals is regularly undertaken by pharmacists and technicians in hospital pharmacy departments. Despite the existence of practice standards and personnel experienced in aseptic preparation, errors can occur which can jeopardise staff safety. Aim: To describe three cases of photokeratitis from inadvertent exposure to ultraviolet light during aseptic preparation. Clinical Details: 3 clinical pharmacists preparing aseptic products were exposed to ultraviolet light for approximately 2 hours. They developed photokeratitis with diffuse punctate epithelial erosions and burns to the corneas. They also experienced a reduction in their visual acuity. The pharmacists were reviewed by ophthalmologists and treated conservatively. They all made uneventful recoveries. Conclusion: This report reinforces the hazards of ultraviolet lights used in sterile rooms. It is essential that training of aseptic preparation starts with switching off of the ultraviolet lights.

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Not Seeing the Light?

Behan

McGovern

Dahms

2010

Pharmacy Practice and Res

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“…In February 2002, an environmental investigation revealed gym lights as a source of exposure among 13 symptomatic basketball tournament attendees and participants . Some UV lights (UVC) are specifically designed for germicidal applications and have caused injury when used in aquariums . A case report describes two nurses and one housekeeper who developed eye discomfort after working in an administrative office that was converted from a hospital sputum induction room.…”

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Photokeratitis among restaurant workers: A case series

Stripp

Dulaney

Beuhler

et al. 2018

American J Industrial Med

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This case report highlights the challenges associated with the diagnosis and workplace evaluation of occupationally acquired ultraviolet (UV) radiation-induced photokeratitis and associated skin burns in a group of restaurant workers. UV-C spectrum bulbs were inadvertently shipped and installed in insect light traps. Ocular and dermal symptoms were reported in 18 of 85 restaurant employees to varying degrees of severity over a 2-day period. One patient was formally diagnosed with a chemical burn/irritation of the cornea. More severe symptoms were reported by individuals working in close proximity to the lights. This clinical picture can resemble mass chemical or irritant exposure when multiple individuals are affected, and a multidisciplinary approach was required for rapid identification of the source to limit morbidity. Prevention strategies for similar events should be considered which can include limiting hardware compatibility and improving warning labels.

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