Topical treatment at time of admission
| Treatment | No (103 admissions) | % |
|---|---|---|
| Topical treatment being used by patients before, or at the time of presentation, either for keratitis or pre-existing ocular condition (n =103). In 39 patients, no topical ophthalmic agents were used. | ||
| NB: percentages do not add up to 100% because of overlap of subgroups. | ||
| Antibiotics | 39 | 37.9 |
| Corticosteroids | 18 | 17.5 |
| Antibiotics and antivirals | 2 | 1.9 |
| Antivirals | 10 | 9.7 |
| Antibiotics and lubricants | 4 | 3.9 |
| Lubricants | 8 | 7.8 |
| Other | 10 | 9.7 |
| No topical medication | 42 | 40.8 |