Comparative evaluation of topical fluconazole 0.3% eye drops, natamycin 5% ophthalmic suspension and ketoconazole 4% ophthalmic suspension in the management of fungal keratitis
Journal Title: Medpulse International Journal of Ophthalmology - Year 2018, Vol 5, Issue 3
Abstract
Aim of the study is to find out the efficacy of Topical Fluconazole 0.3% eye drops, Natamycin 5% ophthalmic suspension and Ketoconazole 4% ophthalmic suspension in the management of Fungal Keratitis. To study comparative efficacy of the above drugs in the treatment of fungal keratitis. To study the side effects of these drugs. In this study 30 adult patients with microbiological proved mycotic keratitis were treated. These patients were divided into three three treatment groups viz. natamycin group, fluoconazole group and ketoconazole group. All patients belonged to age group 31-45 years (35.56%) of all patients 22 (73.33/.) were males and 8 (26.63/.) Were females Around 70% given history of work related to agriculture industry and the onset of work related to agriculture industry and onset of keratomycosis was preceded by vegetative trauma in 90% cases.
Authors and Affiliations
Kashinath Choudhary, N A Razvi, Barde S B, Asma Farheen, Syed Jawwad Hashmi
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