Ocular lubricants vs. ocular antibiotics in corneal abrasion
Date First Published:
January 14, 2010
Last Updated:
August 17, 2011
Report by:
Dr Emma Green, CT3 Emergency Medicine (Royal Manchester Childrens Hospital)
Search checked by:
Dr Martin Thomas, Royal Manchester Childrens Hospital
Three-Part Question:
In [adults presenting with corneal abrasion]is [simple ocular lubrication as effective as antibiotic ointment] in [reducing symptoms and overall outcome]
Clinical Scenario:
A patient present with a simple corneal abrasion detected using fluorescein and the slit lamp. They are symptomatic and you prescribe an antibiotic ointment and an ocular lubricant.
You wonder whether there is any evidence to use both items and cost your trust more money
You wonder whether there is any evidence to use both items and cost your trust more money