Case reports and mini review of bee stings of the cornea

Singapore Med J. 1996 Aug;37(4):389-91.

Abstract

Bee stings of the eye are not uncommon. Quite a few clinical case reports have documented the various ocular reactions to the venom of the bee stings, which may range from mild conjunctivitis to sudden loss of vision. This report presents 2 patients who suffered bee stings to the cornea and their different outcomes. The properties of bee venom as well as the treatment of various possible complications are also discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Animals
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
  • Bees*
  • Bites and Stings / complications*
  • Corneal Edema / diagnosis
  • Corneal Edema / drug therapy
  • Corneal Edema / etiology*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Uveitis / diagnosis
  • Uveitis / drug therapy
  • Uveitis / etiology*
  • Visual Acuity

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents