@article{ref1,
title="Ocular injury from the venom of the Southern walkingstick",
journal="Ophthalmology",
year="2001",
author="Paysse, E. A. and Holder, S. and Coats, D. K.",
volume="108",
number="1",
pages="190-191",
abstract="PURPOSE: To report a case of severe conjunctival and corneal epithelial defects resulting from exposure to the venom of the Southern walkingstick, Anisomorpha buprestoides. DESIGN: Case report. INTERVENTION: The patient was treated with cyclopentolate 1% and underwent daily examinations until the corneal and conjunctival epithelial defects resolved. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE: Resolution of corneal and conjunctival epithelial defects. RESULTS: The corneal and conjunctival epithelial defects slowly resolved over 6 days. Visual acuity improved to 20/20 in the affected eye. No residual corneal scarring was evident. CONCLUSIONS: Slowly resolving corneal and conjunctival epithelial defects can occur from direct contact with the venom from the Southern walkingstick, A. buprestoides; therefore, this insect should be approached with caution.<p /><p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0161-6420",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}