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Calotropis Procera -induced Keratitis

Overview
Journal Indian J Ophthalmol
Specialty Ophthalmology
Date 2008 Dec 17
PMID 19075415
Citations 6
Authors
Nidhi Pandey
A K Chandrakar
M L Garg
Santosh Singh Patel
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Abstract

Calotropis procera produces copious amounts of latex, which has been shown to possess several pharmacological properities. Its local application produces intense inflammatory response. In the 10 cases of Calotropis procera -induced keratitis reported here, the clinical picture showed corneal edema with striate keratopathy without any evidence of intraocular inflammation. The inflammation was reversed by the local application of steroid drops.

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