The Ocular Effects of Pepper Spray
TURK OFTALMOLOJI DERGISI-TURKISH JOURNAL OF OPHTHALMOLOGY, vol.42, no.4, pp.294-297, 2012 (ESCI, Scopus, TRDizin)
- Publication Type: Article / Review
- Volume: 42 Issue: 4
- Publication Date: 2012
- Doi Number: 10.4274/tjo.42.80664
- Journal Name: TURK OFTALMOLOJI DERGISI-TURKISH JOURNAL OF OPHTHALMOLOGY
- Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
- Page Numbers: pp.294-297
- Keywords: Pepper spray, eye
- Dokuz Eylül University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
Recently, pepper spray has been used by both civilians, as a non-lethal personal defense spray, and law enforcement agencies in population movements. People exposed to pepper spray experience panic and disorientation due to acute severe pain, blepharospasm, tearing and sometimes blurred vision and even temporary blindness. Having knowledge about the properties and mechanism of action of pepper spray and the different aspects of this exposure from other ocular chemical injuries is important for timely and correct interventions and appropriate management of the condition by the ophthalmologists in emergency care.