Abstract
The objectives of this study were to assess visual and structural outcomes in mycotic keratitis after conventional treatment (topical and systemic antifungals) and intracameral amphotericin B (ICAMB), and to evaluate any complications. This was a prospective, nonrandomized, nonblinded interventional study. This study was conducted on 104 eyes of 104 patients with fungal corneal ulcers. Patients were categorized into 2 groups: group A, who received conventional topical and systemic antifungal medications, and group B, who received ICAMB in the dose of 5 to 10 μg in 1 mL of 5% dextrose. Response to treatment was evaluated. Results of the 2 groups were compared with appropriate statistical indices. The mean final visual acuity in patients in group B receiving ICAMB was 1.22 ± 0.31 logMAR units. The improvement in mean visual acuity was 1.40 ± 0.2 logMAR units. In group A, mean visual outcome was 1.25 ± 0.73 logMAR units. There was an improvement by 0.55 ± 0.30 logMAR units. Healing with varying degrees of opacification occurred in a significant number of patients (81.48%) treated with ICAMB as compared with conventional treatment (Z = 2.24, P < 0.05). Complications, such as sloughing, occurred in significantly fewer patients treated with ICAMB as compared with conventional treatment (Z = 2.29, P < 0.05). In cases of keratomycosis where response to local and systemic antifungal treatment is not evident after 7 days, ICAMB can be safely administered to prevent the progression of ulcers and the development of complications.
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