College
Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine
Keywords
Eye Injuries, Capsicum, Jalapeno Pepper, Capsaicin, Case Reports
Date of Presentation
5-4-2023 12:00 AM
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.
Disciplines
Emergency Medicine | Eye Diseases | Medicine and Health Sciences | Ophthalmology | Organic Chemicals | Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms
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.
