Efficacy of gatifloxacin in acute bacterial corneal ulcer

Authors

  • Sameen Afzal Junejo Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences Jamshoro
  • Arshad Ali Lodhi
  • Munawar Ahmed
  • Mahesh Kumar
  • Mustafa Kamal
  • Murtaza .

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.296.4175

Keywords:

Bacterial Corneal ulcer, Gatifloxacin, gram-negative bacteria, Gram-positive bacteria, Therapeutic action.

Abstract

Objective: To assess the efficacy of Gatifloxacin 0.3% ophthalmic solution in infective corneal ulcer.

Methods: This observational (non comparative) clinical analysis was done at the Department of ophthalmology unit-II, Liaquat University Eye hospital Hyderabad of Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences Jamshoro / Sindh, Pakistan from April 2010 to March 2012. All the subjects who fulfilled the inclusion criteria were registered. Anterior segment examination was performed. Corneal staining and sensitivity test was done to exclude viral and paralytic element. Corneal samples were collected for gram

Author Biography

Sameen Afzal Junejo, Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences Jamshoro

Professor and Chairman. Department of Ophthalmology.

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Published

2013-10-26

How to Cite

Junejo, S. A., Lodhi, A. A., Ahmed, M., Kumar, M., Kamal, M., & ., M. (2013). Efficacy of gatifloxacin in acute bacterial corneal ulcer. Pakistan Journal of Medical Sciences, 29(6). https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.296.4175