TY - JOUR T1 - Topical nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs for corneal abrasions in children JF - Canadian Family Physician JO - Can Fam Physician SP - 748 LP - 749 VL - 58 IS - 7 AU - Christine H. Smith AU - Ran D. Goldman Y1 - 2012/07/01 UR - http://www.cfp.ca/content/58/7/748.abstract N2 - Question Corneal abrasion from minor injury to the eye is common in both adults and children. Some of my colleagues prescribe topical nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) for analgesia. How safe is this practice? Answer Topical ophthalmic NSAIDs are a short-term effective treatment of the pain associated with corneal abrasions in children. Rare but serious complications have been reported in adult case-study series. Children with corneal abrasions should have follow-up appointments within 24 to 48 hours to assess healing, complications, and side effects of treatment, particularly if they are using topical NSAIDs. ER -