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Summary
A 40-year-old woman with no known medical conditions or allergies presented with severely painful, watery eyes and blurred vision. She reported topical application of face-paint onto both upper eyelids prior to attending a Halloween party. She subsequently noticed a burning sensation, epiphora and misty vision within a few hours. On examination, bilateral large corneal epithelial defects were highlighted with fluorescein dye under cobalt-blue light. Antibiotic ointment, mydriatic and sodium ascorbate 10% eye-drops were given, and patient was advised to keep the eyelids shut to promote healing. No corneal defects were visible by day 4 and the patient was discharged with vision recovering to normal levels.
- ophthalmology
- dermatology
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Contributors DK-hH conceived the study. DK-hH, RR and SW initiated the study design. DK-hH and RR enquired various regional and national bodies for information and advice. DK-hH, RR and SW contributed to the drafting, critical revision and final approval of the manuscript.
Competing interests None declared.
Patient consent Obtained.
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