The Role of OmniLenz® in the Treatment of Small Corneal Perforations Secondary to Exposure Keratitis in ICU Patients

Summary

Case series of 5 ICU patients in Farwaniya Hospital who developed exposure keratitis and a subsequent small corneal perforation between April 2022 and April 2024. The investigators highlight the non-surgical role of OmniLenz® in the treatment of small corneal perforations secondary to exposure keratitis. The inclusion criteria were corneal perforation less than 1mm in size, positive culture \& sensitivity results and showing initial improvement on topical antibiotic eye drops.

Timeline

Start

2022-04-10

Primary completion

2024-02-10

Completion

2024-04-10

Drugs

Indications