Clinico-Epidemiological Aspects of Infectious Keratitis: An Observational Study
Journal Title: International Journal of Medical Research Professionals - Year 2017, Vol 3, Issue 6
Abstract
Background: Keratitis is a condition in which the eye's cornea, the clear dome on the front surface of the eye, becomes inflamed. The aim of the study is to know the epidemiology and clinical aspects of the disease. Methods: This observational study was done on fifty patients for a period of one year who were diagnosed with corneal ulcer. Patients were informed about the study and written consent was taken. Proper history was taken and detailed examination was done. Results: The epidemiological patterns vary from one country to the other and in different geographical areas in the same country. Males are more prone to corneal ulcers than females as they are more involved in outdoor activities. Trauma is the leading cause for the corneal ulcers and most of the fungal ulcers are because of trauma due to vegetative matter. The incidence of the bacterial & fungal keratitis is almost the same in this area. The higher incidence of fungal ulcers may be related to the agricultural activities and the environmental conditions. Conclusion: Staining efficiently establishes the diagnosis therefore can be used in the management of corneal ulcer to start the prompt treatment as corneal ulcer is a medical emergency. The microbiological profile helps the ophthalmologists to start the specific treatment directed against the causative organisms.
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Sedhu P. A, Archana Pushpakaran, Cyriac Kurian
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- EP ID EP548763
- DOI 10.21276/ijmrp.2017.3.6.034
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