Medical management approach to infectious keratitis.
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2008-05-18
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This section provides guidelines on medical therapy of patients with infectious keratitis. In addition to initial empirical therapy, preferred medications, once the organisms responsible are isolated, are discussed. Atypical mycobacterial keratitis following lasik is described. General guidelines for supportive therapy and follow-up, of these patients are presented. Clinical response to treatment and indications for intervention are discussed. Possible causes and approach to cases refractory to medical therapy are discussed.
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Gokhale NS. Medical management approach to infectious keratitis. Indian Journal of Ophthalmology. 2008 May-Jun; 56(3): 215-20