Ophthalmia Secondary to Cobra Venom Spitting in the Volta Region, Ghana: A Case Report

Purpose: To report the first case of ophthalmia due to contact with cobra venom in the Volta Region, Ghana. Methods: An ointment containing vitamin A was applied to treat the patient's unilateral defects in the corneal epithelium and the consequent diminished visual acuity. Results: Healing of the corneal epithelium and improvement of visual acuity were observed after only 1 day. Conclusions: This case suggests that consequences of cases of cobra venom spitting in the eyes can be minimal if immediate treatment is provided. (C) 2017 The Author(s) Published by S. Karger AG, Basel