Definitions of standard therapy for corneal ulcers
| Standard therapy for corneal ulcers without hypopyon: |
| 1st line: chloramphenicol drops, 1 drop every 2 hours |
| chloramphenicol ointment, 2 times daily |
| mydriatic: homatropine drops or atropine ointment as required |
| 2nd line: gentamicin eye drops, 1 drop every 2 hours |
| chloramphenicol ointment, 2 times daily |
| mydriatic as above |
| 3rd line: gentamicin eye drops, 1 drop every 2 hours |
| tetracylcine ointment, 2 times daily |
| mydriatics as above |
| Standard therapy for corneal ulcers with hypopyon: |
| Subconjuntival injection of gentamicin (0.5 ml) given at every visit until resolved |
| Systemic antibiotic and painkillers are given in severe cases as per decision of clinician |