Date of Presentation

5-4-2023 12:00 AM

College

School of Osteopathic Medicine

Poster Abstract

A 42 year old female presented to an Emergency Department (ED) with the abrupt onset of left eye pain, tearing and eye redness of a one hour duration. Her symptoms were due to ocular toxicity from contact exposure to capsicum, through preparation of Jalapeño peppers.

Keywords

Eye Injuries, Capsicum, Jalapeno Pepper, Capsaicin, Case Reports

Disciplines

Emergency Medicine | Eye Diseases | Medicine and Health Sciences | Ophthalmology | Organic Chemicals | Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Document Type

Poster

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May 4th, 12:00 AM

Case Report: Ocular Capsaicin Toxicity with Chemosis from Jalapeño Peppers

A 42 year old female presented to an Emergency Department (ED) with the abrupt onset of left eye pain, tearing and eye redness of a one hour duration. Her symptoms were due to ocular toxicity from contact exposure to capsicum, through preparation of Jalapeño peppers.

 

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