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World J Clin Cases. Oct 6, 2020; 8(19): 4544-4549
Published online Oct 6, 2020. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v8.i19.4544
Severe fundus lesions induced by ocular jellyfish stings: A case report
Xiang-Yue Zheng, De-Jin Cheng, Li-Hua Lian, Ru-Ting Zhang, Xiao-Yi Yu
Xiang-Yue Zheng, Li-Hua Lian, Ru-Ting Zhang, Xiao-Yi Yu, Department of Ophthalmology, First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou 510405, Guangdong Province, China
De-Jin Cheng, Department of Nephrology, First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou 510405, Guangdong Province, China
Author contributions: Zheng XY and Cheng DJ reviewed the literature and contributed to manuscript drafting; Lian LH collected the clinical data; Yu XY and Zhang RT were responsible for revision of the manuscript; all authors issued final approval for the version to be submitted.
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Corresponding author: Xiao-Yi Yu, PhD, Doctor, Professor, Department of Ophthalmology, First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, No. 16 Yard, Road Street, Baiyun District, Guangzhou 510405, Guangdong Province, China. yxy741107@126.com
Received: April 15, 2020
Peer-review started: April 15, 2020
First decision: July 25, 2020
Revised: August 4, 2020
Accepted: August 20, 2020
Article in press: August 20, 2020
Published online: October 6, 2020
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Core Tip

Core Tip: Ocular jellyfish stings may cause severe fundus complications and result in prolonged blurred vision, which is different from previous reports on jellyfish injuries.