Volume : IV, Issue : VIII, August - 2015

Role of different treatment modilities in management of peripheral ulcerative keratitis:A Case Series

Dr. Divya Gajjar

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Aim:To reviewthe aetiology , various possible treatment modalities and visual outcomes ofpatients with peripheralulcerativekeratitis (PUK). Methods:it is a prospective clinical study involving 39 eyes of PUK .patients were examined and treated.Results:The total of 27 patients(39 eyes)were included in the study of which25.9%were in the age group of61–70 years. The study population had 38%(15 eyes) males & 62%(24 eyes) females..39%(15 eyes)of puk were due to mooren�s ulcer.All the patients treated either topically or with various surgical modalities showed statistically significant improvement in terms of visual acuity from their pretreatment level.(p<0.05)Conclusion:Both topical and surgical treatment modalities show promising results in PUK patients with significant improvement in visual acuity

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Dr.Divya Gajjar Role of Different Treatment Modilities in Management of Peripheral Ulcerative Keratitis:a Case Series International Journal of Scientific Research, Vol : 4, Issue : 8 August 2015

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