International Journal of Medical Toxicology & Legal Medicine
  • Year: 2000
  • Volume: 3
  • Issue: 1

Zinc sulphate ocular toxicity – An experimental study

  • Author:
  • G.S. Bajwa1, Navjot Bajwa2, Jag Jiv Sharma3
  • Total Page Count: 3
  • Page Number: 1 to 3

1VRS Unit, Deptt. of Opthalmology, DMC & Hospital, Ludhiana.

2Deptt. of Biochemistry, DMC & Hospital, Ludhiana.

3Deptt. of Forensic Medicine, DMC & Hospital, Ludhiana.

Abstract

Zinc sulphate was found to be damaging to the eye more so if it is of commercial type. The toxicity increased with increased contact period. It leads to punctuate keratitis, corneal oedema, scarring of conjunctiva and kerectasia which is being reported for the first time.

Keywords

Zinc Sulphate - ZS, Superficial Punctate, Keratitis - SPK