Unusual ocular manifestations following viper bite

BMJ Case Rep. 2018 Sep 5:2018:bcr2018225040. doi: 10.1136/bcr-2018-225040.

Abstract

We report a case of a 70-year-old farmer admitted for viper bite who presented with bilateral hyphema and angle closure attack. He was managed conservatively with topical steroids and cycloplegics. He responded well and was discharged after 2 weeks.

Keywords: anterior chamber; ophthalmology; pupil.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Administration, Topical
  • Aged
  • Animals
  • Antivenins / therapeutic use
  • Eye / pathology
  • Glaucoma, Angle-Closure / drug therapy
  • Glaucoma, Angle-Closure / etiology*
  • Glucocorticoids / administration & dosage
  • Humans
  • Hyphema / drug therapy
  • Hyphema / etiology*
  • Male
  • Mydriatics / administration & dosage
  • Snake Bites / complications*
  • Snake Bites / drug therapy
  • Ultrasonography
  • Viperidae

Substances

  • Antivenins
  • Glucocorticoids
  • Mydriatics