A Clinical Study of Topical Flurbiprofen Eye Drops in Comparision with Placebo in The Treatment of Episcleritis
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) - Year 2017, Vol 16, Issue 11
Abstract
Abstract: Episcleritis is a benign inflammatory affectation of the deep subconjunctival connective tissues including superficial scleral lamellae and frequently affects both eyes; but may not be simultaneous1 . Topical Flurbiprofen was compared with placebo in the treatment of episcleritis . Sixty patients were included in this study. Rapid spontaneous improvement in symptoms and signs was noted in the majority of cases. There was no significant difference between the cure-rates of patients treated with Flurbiprofen and placebo over a 3- week trial period.
Authors and Affiliations
Dr. K. V. N. Sreedevi, Dr. M. Parni kumar
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