Exposure keratopathy. Disorders of sclera, cornea, iris and ciliary body
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Intervention group: Wash hands before eye care, Check daily eyes with fluorescein paper and cobalt filter flashlights, If eyes are closed, two tear drops will be used every four hours
Sponsors
Arak University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 65 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Patients over 18 years of old and under 65 years of old Unconscious patients with GCS score less than 10 without blinking reaction No obvious damage to the face and eyes No dry eyes before admission Do not use eye drops before admission Having a stomach tube and enteral nutrition based on medical prescription Having no keratopathy at the start of the study
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: discharge or transport from ICU death Return of corneal refraction and increased consciousness (GCS score 10 and above) Not receiving food by mouth based on the doctor's diagnosis Creating scratches and damage from instruments or other medical errors Active allergy or infection on surface of eye Treatment with topical steroidal or non-steroidal ophthalmic anti-inflammatory drugs History of using anti-anxiety, anti-depressant, anti-hypertensive and antihistamine drugs History of surgery in last 3 months Head and neck radiotherapy Use of omega-3 supplements in last 3 months History of allergy to fish oil
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Exposure keratopathy severity. Timepoint: Before the study, every morning to 1 week. Method of measurement: Examination with fluorescein paper and flashlight with cobalt blue light filter. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactArak University of Medical Sciences
Arak University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed