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Klin Monbl Augenheilkd 2014; 231(4): 327-328
DOI: 10.1055/s-0034-1368286
DOI: 10.1055/s-0034-1368286
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Severe Chemical Burn to the Eye after Pepper Spray Attack
Schwere okuläre Verätzung nach PfeffersprayangriffFurther Information
Publication History
Publication Date:
25 April 2014 (online)
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Background
Pepper sprays containing oleoresin capsicum as active component are easily available. Their adverse side effects to the eye are described as mild and temporary in the literature.
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