Review Article
Year: 2020 | Month: March | Volume: 10 | Issue: 3 | Pages: 69-78
Diagnosis and Management Protocol of Acute Corneal Ulcer
Vaishal P Kenia1, Raj V Kenia2, Onkar H Pirdankar3
1Kenia Eye Hospital, Mumbai
2Kenia Foundation, Mumbai
3Kenia Medical and Research Foundation, Mumbai
Corresponding Author: Onkar H Pirdankar
ABSTRACT
Corneal ulceration is one of the leading causes of corneal blindness. Various pathogens are responsible for corneal ulceration. Accurate and quick diagnosis and prompt treatment is a key to improve clinical and visual outcomes in cases of corneal ulceration. However there are no specific guidelines or protocols are available for managing the corneal ulcers. Sometimes even an experienced clinician struggle to predict the course of the disease in most of the cases. Here we make an attempt to provide an overview on diagnostic approach and management protocol of acute corneal ulcer.
Key words: Acute corneal ulcer, corneal ulceration, corneal blindness