J Korean Ophthalmol Soc.  1971 Sep;12(3):109-111.

A Case of Ocular Signs dueto Hornet Sting

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  • 1Department of Ophthalmology, K.T.H. Korea.

Abstract

A 23 years old private first class solider was admitted to the K.T.H. Eye Clinic with chief oemplaints plaints of visual disturbance, ocular pain and epiphora (OD) due to Hornet Sting on Oct. 23, 1969. He was stinged by the Hornet Sting on the right ocular region during his walleing training in the green field on Aug. 14, 1969. On his first visit, the affected right eye revealed the following ocular signs; 1) Diffuse stromal opacity of the cornea. 2) Loss of corneal sensitivity. 3) Mydriasis. 4) Cataract. 5) Increased ocular tension.


MeSH Terms

Bites and Stings*
Cataract
Cornea
Humans
Intraocular Pressure
Lacrimal Apparatus Diseases
Mydriasis
Wasps*
Young Adult
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