Corneal endothelial dysfunction caused by Asclepias curassavica in a young farmer

Purpose: To introduce a case of corneal endothelial toxicity caused by Asclepias curassavica (Milkweed) in Korea. Observations: A 37-year-old Asian man presented with decreased vision and redness in the right eye, which developed after contact with Asclepias curassavica. At presentation, best-correc...

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Main Authors: Yun Ji Lee, Sang Beom Han, Joon Young Hyon
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2019-12-01
Series:American Journal of Ophthalmology Case Reports
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2451993619301926