| Acute Allergic Reaction of Conjunctiva | |
| The patient had viral conjunctivitis. He was prescribed topical chloramphenicol 0.5% by a general practitioner. One hour after administration, he developed severe itchiness and severe conjunctival swelling (chemosis). After discontinuation of the medicatiion and oral chlorphenamine the chemosis subsided. | |
| Tan Aik Kah, M.D., Universiti Malaysia Sarawak¦2, Kuching, Malaysia | |
| Y56.5 | |
| Conjunctiva -> Conjunctivitis, Vernal, Allergic, Chronic | |
| 7462 |
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