Venom ophthalmia caused by venoms of spitting elapid and other snakes: Report of ten cases with review of epidemiology, clinical features, pathophysiology and management

Venom ophthalmia from Naja mossambica in KwaZulu Natal, South Africa: a reminder to all that for ocular chemical injury, dilution is the solution

“…3,4 If access to water is limited, then any bland fluid (such as urine in this case) may be used. 1 Delayed presentation is associated with a worse prognosis. 5 Traditional remedies are often used, including the use of various herbal ingredients such as tamarind or lime juice, as well as potash mixed with saliva.…”

Snake venom ophthalmia

“…Systemic effects of snake venom ophthalmia have not been reported. 5 Copious irrigation of the eyes with water at the earliest is single most important step in management of this condition. This removes venom from the eyes and hence prevents corneal damage due to various toxins present in it.…”

Severe Bilateral Ocular Chemical injury after use of Traditional Medicines: Result of Malpractice in Indian Villages

“…[1][2][3][4] There are isolated reports of blindness after use of powders that are used to keep the patients "awake" (according to the myths still rampant in rural areas). 5 However no detail of the nature of chemical in the powder is available.…”