Adverse drug events leading to emergency department visits at an eye hospital: A brief report

Abstract

PurposeTo evaluate adverse drug events (ADEs) resulting in emergency department visits in an eye hospital. MethodEmergency department visits at Farabi Eye Hospital were assessed for a 7-day period. The patients' eye disorders and drug history were evaluated to detect ADEs. ResultsOf 1631 emergency visits, 5 (0.3%, 95% CI: 0.13–0.71%) were drug related. Tetracaine eye drops accounted for 4 (80%, 95% CI: 38–96%) cases with corneal involvement. The other case was an intense conjunctival injection due to naphazoline eye drops. ConclusionADEs should be considered in differential diagnosis of ocular emergency problems and preventive measure should be considered.