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No eye pad for corneal abrasion
J N Kirkpatrick1, H B Hoh, S D Cook
1Bristol Eye Hospital, UK.
Eye (London, England)
|January 1, 1993
Summary
For simple traumatic corneal abrasions, antibiotic ointment and mydriatic alone improve healing rates compared to adding a double eye pad. Discomfort levels were similar between treatment groups.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Clinical Medicine
Background:
- Traumatic corneal abrasions are common eye injuries.
- Effective treatment balances healing rates with patient comfort.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare healing rates and discomfort in patients with corneal abrasions.
- To evaluate the impact of a double eye pad on treatment outcomes.
Main Methods:
- Randomized clinical trial comparing two treatment groups.
- Group 1: Antibiotic ointment and mydriatic.
- Group 2: Antibiotic ointment, mydriatic, and double eye pad with bandage.
Main Results:
- Significantly improved healing rate in the group without the double eye pad (0.05 > p > 0.02).
- No significant difference in patient-reported discomfort between the two groups.
Conclusions:
- A double eye pad with bandage does not enhance, and may impede, healing of simple traumatic corneal abrasions.
- Standard antibiotic and mydriatic treatment is sufficient, avoiding unnecessary bandaging.