Central retinal artery occlusion: an unusual complication of snakebite
Snakebites are endemic in some parts of India, being associated with a number of complications. Ocular disturbances are rare, except for injury to the cornea or conjunctiva when the eye is directly exposed to the venom. In this work, we present a case of central retinal artery occlusion caused by sn...
Published in: | Journal of Venomous Animals and Toxins including Tropical Diseases |
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Main Authors: | , , , , |
Format: | Article in Journal/Newspaper |
Language: | English |
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2004
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1590/S1678-91992004000300009 https://doaj.org/article/cde888d5c9c347f6be3d3b12dafd2448 |
Summary: | Snakebites are endemic in some parts of India, being associated with a number of complications. Ocular disturbances are rare, except for injury to the cornea or conjunctiva when the eye is directly exposed to the venom. In this work, we present a case of central retinal artery occlusion caused by snakebite. |
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