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Do topical antibiotics help corneal epithelial trauma?

J W King1, R J Brison

  • 1Department of Surgery, Queen's University's Faculty of Medicine, Kingston.

Canadian Family Physician Medecin De Famille Canadien
|November 1, 1993
PubMed
Summary

Corneal trauma treatment in emergency rooms may not require topical antibiotics. A study found a very low infection rate of 0.7% in patients with corneal epithelial injuries managed without antibiotics, suggesting a safe and effective alternative.

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Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Emergency Medicine
  • Infectious Disease

Background:

  • Topical antibiotics are standard emergency room practice for corneal trauma.
  • Published evidence supporting this routine treatment is lacking.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy and safety of managing corneal epithelial injuries without topical antibiotics.

Main Methods:

  • A noncomparative clinical trial involving 351 patients with corneal epithelial injuries.
  • Patients were treated without the use of topical antibiotics.

Main Results:

  • The incidence of infection in the study group was 0.7%.
  • This low infection rate suggests that topical antibiotics may not be necessary for these injuries.

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Conclusions:

  • Corneal epithelial injuries can be safely and effectively managed without topical antibiotics.
  • Further comparative trials are not indicated due to the low observed infection rate.