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
Included in
Emergency Medicine Commons, Eye Diseases Commons, Ophthalmology Commons, Organic Chemicals Commons, Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Commons
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.