The effect of a scorpion sting on the eye: A review
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.64666/joecsa.2025.9Keywords:
Scorpions, Stings, Review, OphthalmologyAbstract
Background: Scorpions are arachnids with a specialized stinger on their tail that can envenom enemies or preys
through a sting. There is little data on the ocular effects of scorpion envenomation.
Objective: The aim of this paper is to discuss the ocular conditions through the means of a literature review.
Methods: A search in the PubMed, Scopus, and SCiELO databases produced 16 papers, which were summarized.
Results: Most complications, such as pupillary abnormalities, ophthalmoplegias, and ptosis, were caused by
neurotoxins. Other sequalae, like branch retinal vein occlusion, retinal haemorrhages, and necrotic skin, were
reported as well.
Conclusion: This paper is the first to give an overview of all reported ocular symptoms caused by scorpion stings
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