Abstract
We describe a case of topical exposure to a commercial solution of paraquat. Chronic, severe ocular surface destruction resulted, probably due to absorption of the herbicide into the surface tissues, facilitated by a surfactant present in the preparation, and to intracellular redox cycling of the paraquat cation. Ocular paraquat toxicity is described and explained in the context of the toxicity of systemic absorption.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 187-190 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | Australian and New Zealand Journal of Ophthalmology |
| Volume | 21 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| Publication status | Published - 1 Aug 1993 |
| Externally published | Yes |