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Bee sting-induced ocular changes.

C J Chen, C D Richardson

    Annals of Ophthalmology
    |October 1, 1986
    PubMed
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    A bee sting to the cornea caused severe eye inflammation, hyphema, and cataract in a child. Surgical removal of the subluxated cataract was successfully performed.

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    Area of Science:

    • Ophthalmology
    • Traumatic Eye Injury

    Background:

    • Bee stings can cause ocular trauma.
    • Corneal involvement necessitates prompt evaluation and management.

    Observation:

    • A six-year-old boy sustained a bee sting to the right cornea.
    • Initial symptoms included severe conjunctival injection, chemosis, corneal edema, and hyphema.

    Findings:

    • Subsequent findings included a partially dislocated lens, partial iris atrophy, and cataract formation.
    • The patient was treated with systemic and topical corticosteroids.
    • A subluxated cataract was eventually removed via pars plana approach.

    Implications:

    • This case highlights the potential for severe intraocular complications following bee stings.
  • Prompt and appropriate management is crucial for preserving vision in pediatric ocular trauma.
  • Surgical intervention may be required for managing complications like traumatic cataracts.