Health Condition 1: H168- Other keratitis
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: 1.5% levofloxacin drops: For the first 72 hours (Days 1,2,3)- One drop hourly during day and night
For the next 72 hours (Days 4,5,6) â?? 2 hourly for next 7 days followed by tapering
Sponsors
Santen India Pvt Ltd
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Microbiologically proven bacterial keratitis 2. Size of ulcer ranging between 2-8mm 3. Patients willing to participate and follow up
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: a) Patients with age less than 18 years b) Mixed infections; concomitant fungal, viral or acanthamoeba infections c) Size of ulcer less than 2mm and more than 8 mm d) Impending perforation or presence of corneal perforation at the time of presentation e) Associated endophthalmitis f) Pregnant and lactating females g) Patient not willing to participate and follow up h) Patients with known allergy to fluoroquinolones, aminoglycosides and cephalosporins
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| faster healing and recovery timeTimepoint: assessment will be done at baseline, 3 days, 1 week, 2 weeks, 3 weeks and 5 weeks | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| faster healing and recoveryTimepoint: assessment will be done at baseline, 3 days, 1 week, 2 weeks, 3 weeks and 5 weeks | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactNamrata Sharma
Dr.R.P.Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi
Outcome results
None listed