Endothelial dysfunction of the cornea after exposure to sprayed venom from hornets

Conclusions and Importance: Corneal injuries caused by sprayed hornet venom are rare; however, they can cause intense anterior chamber inflammation and severe, irreversible corneal endothelial damage. In such cases, prompt initial treatment, the administration of adequate anti-inflammatory medication, and careful evaluation of the corneal endothelium are required.PMID:37343231 | DOI:10.1080/15569527.2023.2227902

Source: Cutaneous and Ocular Toxicology - June 21, 2023 Category: Toxicology Authors: Takashi Ono Shigefumi Takahashi Takahiro Hisai Michiyo Kato Yosai Mori Ryohei Nejima Takuya Iwasaki Kazunori Miyata Source Type: research