RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Topical nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs for corneal abrasions in children
JF Canadian Family Physician
JO Can Fam Physician
FD The College of Family Physicians of Canada
SP 748
OP 749
VO 58
IS 7
A1 Christine H. Smith
A1 Ran D. Goldman
YR 2012
UL http://www.cfp.ca/content/58/7/748.abstract
AB 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.