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Classroom classification

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Ultraviolet eye injury

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Common symptoms

眼睑痉挛、剧痛、流泪、畏光、结膜充血

The pathology of disease

Ultraviolet eye injury (photokeratitis, snow blindness, welder's flash) is UV burn of corneal epithelium; painful red eye; delayed 6-12 h; welding/snow tanning.

Symptoms

Painful red eye; foreign body sensation; photophobia; tearing; delayed 6-12 h after UV exposure; welding/snow

Causes

UV-B radiation; welding arc; sunlamp; snow reflection; unprotected.

Treatment

Cycloplegic; lubricants; topical antibiotic; cold compress; resolves 24-48 h; UV protection

Dept

Ophthalmology / emergency.

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