Severe Ocular Inflammation Due to Euphorbia Tirucalli or Fire Stick Cactus Sap Exposure
This report presents a case of severe ocular injury resulting from exposure to sap of the Fire Stick Cactus (Euphorbia tirucalli), characterized by conjunctival injection, corneal swelling, and anterior chamber reaction. Prompt diagnosis and treatment with topical antibiotic and corticosteroid led to significant improvement. The case emphasizes the need for awareness of the toxic potential of Euphorbia sap and highlights effective management strategies.
Authors
- Kenneth Lu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6096-5977)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Ophthalmology and Advance Research
- Published
- 2024-10-13
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.46889/joar.2024.5303
- Primary Topic
- Bioactive Natural Diterpenoids Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00