Binocular Diplopia After A Snakebite
JOURNAL OF EMERGENCY MEDICINE CASE REPORTS, vol.12, no.3, pp.79-81, 2021 (ESCI)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 12 Issue: 3
- Publication Date: 2021
- Doi Number: 10.33706/jemcr.882234
- Journal Name: JOURNAL OF EMERGENCY MEDICINE CASE REPORTS
- Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI)
- Page Numbers: pp.79-81
- Keywords: neuromuscular paralysis, snakebite, ophthalmoplegia, anticholinesterase, OPHTHALMOPLEGIA, BITES
- Open Archive Collection: AVESIS Open Access Collection
- Ondokuz Mayıs University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
Introduction: Ocular manifestations in snake bite injuries are quite rare. Although ophthalmoplegia following snake bites is not a severe neurotoxic complication, symptoms such as diplopia, dizziness, and ocular discomfort can be emotionally devastating for patients. We presented a case with bilateral diplopia and ptosis after snakebite and was recovered with the anticholinesterase therapy and antivenom.