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. 1978 Jan;62(1):62–65. doi: 10.1136/bjo.62.1.62

Keratitis from abuse of corneal anaesthetics.

H E Henkes, T N Waubke
PMCID: PMC1043137  PMID: 629912

Abstract

Topically applied anaesthetics are potentially dangerous, as frequent and continuous application may lead to anaesthetic-induced keratitis. Three patients with serious corneal lesions are described.

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