Proparacaine Toxicity Caused by the Drug Abuse: A Case Report

Topical anesthetics obtained from pharmacies without prescription are used unconsciously for temporary relief effects especially by workers employed in industry. Over time, the majority of users of such drugs arises the need to more frequently use By the time, workers become dependent to these drugs. Topical anesthetics may lead to toxic keratopathy by the direct toxic effects on the cornea or disrupting the tears stability. Not intervened simple keratopathy can progress through the corneal-scleral thinning, permanent corneal opacity, and can lead to even perforation. We want to submit a case developing toxic keratopathy and drug abuse by unconsciously use of topical anesthetics