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Ocular Lesions Arising After Stings by Hymenopteran Insects

2002; Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; Volume: 21; Issue: 3 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1097/00003226-200204000-00019

1536-4798

Enyr Saran Arcieri, Edimar Tiago França, Hailton Barreiros de Oliveria, Lizane de Abreu Ferreira, Magno Antônio Ferreira, Flávio Jaime Rocha,

Entomological Studies and Ecology

Purpose. To describe the ocular lesions that occur after stings from hymenopteran insects. Methods. We examined the ocular alterations in five patients who suffered ocular trauma from hymenopteran insect stings. Results. In 4 cases where the insect was identified as a wasp, all the patients presented with persistent corneal decompensation and two presented with total cataract, requiring surgical treatment. In the case of trauma by a bee sting, the patient presented with corneal edema and an inflammatory reaction of the anterior chamber with total regression of these alterations after clinical treatment. Conclusion. Although a rare occurrence, ocular trauma caused by hymenopteran insects can result in severe ocular alterations in humans.