Treatment on corneal ulcer may take upto 3 months. The cause of ulcer can be Bacterial, viral or fungal.

Treatment of corneal ulcer is started to reduce the infection and not primarily for visual improvement.

Patient may feel pain, redness and reduced vision even after starting the medication. These symptoms do not correlate with improvement or worsening of eye condition. Any improvement can only assessed by treating doctor. We advise you to be patient with the treatment.

Important test for managing corneal ulcer:

1. Corneal scraping for microscopy and culture

2. B-scan to visualize retina (if needed)

3. Sac syringing

4. Blood sugar fasting / PP / HbA1C

We request patients to :-

1. Avoid exposure to dust and dirty water.

2. Avoid headwash and face wash. You can use face / eye wipes to clean your face and eye lids

3. Limit consumption of sugars, carbohydrates like rice, potatoes. Consume multigrain atta. Take protein rich diet like dals/ boiled chiken.

4. Always wear a protective glass to limit dust exposure.

5. Avoid working / jobs which require digital screen / dust exposure.

6. Always carry extra set of medicines as some medicines may not be available at regular pharmacies.

7. Follow ups are a must. After starting the treatment you have to follow up at instructed time. Not doing so can lead to worsening of condition.

8. Avoid any eye make-up or contact lens. No swimming or kitchen work. Till doctor advises.

Treatment methods:

1. Initially most patients are given medicines for treatment.

2. Repeated corneal debridement and scraping may be needed. It is slightly painful.

3. In case of no response to therapy, doctor can suggest keratoplasty to limit the infection. Please note that keratoplasty done in an infected eye does not improve vision and patient may need further surgeries to improve vision.

4. After a corneal ulcer vision usually does not return to its original state. There will be mild to severe reduction in vision, depending upon your eye condition.