Case reports and mini review of bee stings of the cornea

Bee stings of the eye are not uncommon. Quite a few clinical case reports have documented the various ocular reactions to the venom of the bee stings, which may range from mild conjunctivitis to sudden loss of vision. This report presents 2 patients who suffered bee stings to the cornea and their different outcomes. The properties of bee venom as well as the treatment of various possible complications are also discussed.