@article{ref1,
title="A rare case of panophthalmitis due to cobra bite",
journal="European journal of ophthalmology",
year="2021",
author="Ganesan, Suganeswari and Agarwal, Aditi Ashok Kumar and Subramanian, Krishnakumar",
volume="ePub",
number="ePub",
pages="ePub-ePub",
abstract="PURPOSE: Ocular manifestations of snake bite are rare, ranging from direct injury to the eye from snake venom or indirect injury due to antivenom. We report a rare case of cobra bite causing panophthalmitis due to indirect injury as a result of snake venom toxin related tissue necrosis and susceptibility to secondary infections. <br><br>METHODS: Observational case report. External photographs, slit lamp photos, ultrasonography of the eye and histopathology of the eviscerated eye were used to characterize and describe the clinical findings. Thirty-nine-years-old male farmer presented with history of cobra snake bite on his right index finger and developed right eye sudden onset pain and redness 3 days later. On examination, features were suggestive of panophthalmitis and the eye had to be eviscerated with scleral excision. <br><br>CONCLUSION: It is important for ophthalmologist to be aware of such grave consequences of snake bite to be prepared for the emergency management of such cases.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1120-6721",
doi="10.1177/11206721211049704",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/11206721211049704"
}