Retrospective review of corneal ulcers in Ipoh Hospital
Kursiah, M.R.; Sharif, F.Mohd.; Balaravi, P.
Medical Journal of Malaysia 63(5): 391-394
2008
ISSN/ISBN: 0300-5283 PMID: 19803298 Document Number: 618202
This study was a retrospective study on corneal ulcer of one year period in Hospital Ipoh. A total of 28 cases were studied. Among the risk factors identified were foreign body on cornea, trauma, contact lens, vernal keratoconjunctivitis and surgical complication. The nature of this disease which was severe and slow healing caused prolonged hospital admission. Identification of causative microorganism by corneal scraping help in the treatment and management of this condition.