Volume : IX, Issue : I, January - 2020

Epidemiology, risk factors and clinical outcome in corneal ulcer - A single institution study of central India

Dr. Praveen Khare, Dr. Shalabh Amrawanshi, Dr. Sanandan Patel

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Background: Corneal ulcer is one of the major causes of blindness in developing countries thus this study was conducted to evaluate demographic pattern, risk factors, diagnosis of causative organism by basic laboratory facilities and to access treatment response so that a systematic approach may be adopted in preventing and treating this sight threatening disorder. Materials and Methods: A prospective study of corneal ulcer patients from November 2016 to October 2019 was done. Data related to socio-demography, predisposing factor and prior treatment were recorded. Ulcer was evaluated by slit lamp examination. Corneal scrapings were subjected to Gram`s stain and 10% KOH wet mount. Treatment was given according to clinical features and laboratory results Results: 234 eyes were evaluated. 75.6% were between 26-55 yrs.78.6% eyes presented with vision <3/60. Trauma was commonest factor found in 73.50% patients. On staining 22.6% were having fungal and 67.10% mixed bacterial and fungal infection. Overall 45.29% completely recovered. Conclusion: Corneal ulceration predominantly presented in rural area in males of agricultural occupation following neglected ocular trauma which can be treated successfully with proper medical management. A community based awareness can prevent corneal ulceration related visual morbidity.

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EPIDEMIOLOGY, RISK FACTORS AND CLINICAL OUTCOME IN CORNEAL ULCER - A SINGLE INSTITUTION STUDY OF CENTRAL INDIA, Dr. Praveen Khare, Dr. Shalabh Amrawanshi, Dr. Sanandan Patel GLOBAL JOURNAL FOR RESEARCH ANALYSIS : Volume-9 | Issue-1 | January-2020


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