The local vasoconstriction of infant’s skin following instillation of mydriatic eye drops |
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Authors: | Atilla Alpay Bahri Ermis Sılay C Ugurbas Fatih Battal Haci Murat Sagdik |
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Institution: | 1. Department of Opthalmology, School of Medicine, Zonguldak Karaelmas University, Kozlu, Zonguldak, Turkey 3. Zonguldak Karaelmas üniversitesi T?p Fakültesi, G?z Hastal?klar? Anabilim Dal?, Kozlu, 67600, Zonguldak, Turkey 2. Department of Pediatrics, School of Medicine, Zonguldak Karaelmas University, Kozlu, Zonguldak, Turkey
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Abstract: | Background Systemic absorption of eye drops is known to occur via the nasal mucosa, cornea, and conjunctiva. Diffusion of eye drops through
the skin is previously unrecognized. Here, two cases are presented in which we observed skin pallor around the eyes after
instillation of phenylephrine 2.5% drops. Case 1 A 32-week gestational age premature infant had mydriatic eye drops instilled as part of retinopathy of prematurity screening.
Case 2 A term newborn dysmorphic infant underwent fundus examination to rule out ocular pathology. In both cases, discoloration
of periorbital skin was observed 45 min following administration of drops. |
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