Dr.Priyarthi Pradhan, P21563, Dr.Amrita Ajani, Dr. SHEELA P. KERKAR, Dr.SAMRUDDHI DANI
We evaluated 19 eyes of 11 patients.They underwent basic evaluation including vision,IOP,Slit Lamp examination with fluorescein staining.Treatment methods included topical NaCl 5%,local steroids,preservative free lubricating drops,topical cyclosporine 0.05%,mechanical removal of filaments,bandage contact lens & topical 10%N-acetyl cysteine.
Results-We found that FK was common in middle aged group & had higher female preponderance.Aqueous deficient dry eye was observed to be the most common associated ocular disorder.58% patients resolved with combination of steroids & BCL within 44±12 days.26.3% patients with refractory FK were additionally prescribed 10%N-acetyl cysteine & resolved within 27±15days of adding the drug.One eye with adenoviral keratoconjunctivitis resolved without BCL.Two eyes of one patient failed still has multiple recurrences & requires periodic BCL.
FK is a relatively uncommon,chronic and debilitating condition,but can be effectively managed with systematic approach
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