Bee sting of the cornea

Ann Ophthalmol. 1984 Apr;16(4):320-2.

Abstract

Irreversible heterochromia-iridis, internal ophthalmoplegia, and punctate subcapsular lenticular opacities developed in a 9-year-old girl after she received a bee sting in her right cornea. These complications persisted even after an 11-month follow-up period. To the author's knowledge, this presentation is the first of its nature. The pathogenesis of these changes is discussed and the literature is reviewed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Bees*
  • Cataract / etiology
  • Child
  • Corneal Injuries*
  • Eye Diseases / etiology*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Insect Bites and Stings / complications*
  • Iris Diseases / etiology
  • Ophthalmoplegia / etiology
  • Pigmentation Disorders / etiology