ArticleTaiwan journal of ophthalmology
A treatment protocol for minimizing duration and complications of adenoviral epidemic keratoconjunctivitis.
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- Efficacy and Safety of Ophthalmic Preparations of Glucocorticoids in Patients with Epidemic Keratoconjunctivitis: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.Therapeutic innovation & regulatory science · 2023Pooled it
- Evaluating anterior corneal surface using Placido ring mires for irregular astigmatism in refractory corneal subepithelial infiltrates after adenoviral conjunctivitis.BMC ophthalmology · 2024Article
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Abstract
purposeThe purpose of the study was to assess the treatment protocol of topical 2.5% Povidone-Iodine (PovI) and 0.1% fluorometholone (FluM) for Adenoviral Epidemic keratoconjunctivitis (EKC) in reducing the duration and severity of the disease as compared to conventional treatment. This was a retrospective case-control study. MATERIALS AND
methodsCases were defined as patients with EKC receiving the treatment protocol and conjunctival swab taken for polymerase chain reaction. Controls were defined as similar patients receiving conventional treatment protocol. Forty-one cases and 35 controls were identified for analysis. Cases were treated with a protocol using 2.5% povidone-iodine eye drops and 0.1% FluM eye drops. Controls received conventional treatment until resolution of signs and symptoms. Both the groups were followed up for 1 month. Data collected were analyzed for effect of the two treatment protocols on the duration of EKC, rate of recovery, and incidence of complications.
resultsThe treatment protocol was significantly better than conventional treatment protocol in achieving cure (
conclusionTreatment protocol used in our study can significantly reduce the severity and duration of EKC. It can prevent chronic keratitis in majority of cases. Since povidone-iodine is nonspecific and virucidal for adenovirus, this therapy can be used for other types of adenoviral conjunctivitis.
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