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Corneal and conjunctival infections.

S C Brodovsky1, G R Snibson

  • 1Department of Ophthalmology, University of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.

Current Opinion in Ophthalmology
|July 6, 1997
PubMed
Summary

New diagnostic tools like tandem confocal microscopy and PCR improve detection of infectious conjunctivitis and keratitis. Novel antiviral and antimicrobial agents offer effective treatments for viral and bacterial eye infections.

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Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Microbiology

Background:

  • Infectious conjunctivitis and keratitis pose significant challenges in ocular health.
  • Traditional diagnostic and treatment methods have limitations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review recent advancements in the diagnosis and treatment of infectious conjunctivitis and keratitis.
  • To highlight novel diagnostic techniques and therapeutic agents.

Main Methods:

  • Review of recent literature on diagnostic methods including tandem confocal microscopy and polymerase chain reaction (PCR).
  • Evaluation of new therapeutic agents such as ganciclovir, carbocyclic oxetanocin G, and fluoroquinolones like ofloxacin.

Main Results:

  • Tandem confocal microscopy aids in diagnosing Acanthamoeba keratitis.
  • PCR offers rapid and sensitive detection of viral antigens, outperforming cultures.
  • Ganciclovir and carbocyclic oxetanocin G demonstrate efficacy comparable to acyclovir for herpetic epithelial disease.
  • Fluoroquinolones, particularly ofloxacin, are preferred for bacterial keratitis management.

Conclusions:

  • Recent advances provide improved diagnostic accuracy and therapeutic options for infectious eye diseases.
  • Novel agents enhance the management of viral and bacterial keratitis, improving patient outcomes.

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