A Study On Clinical And Microbiological Evaluation Of Corneal Ulcers In GGH, Kakinada During 2013-2015.

The aim of the study is to know various pathogens causing corneal ulcers and to find out the incidence of various types of pathogens causing corneal ulcers based on clinical and microbiological evaluation. Methods : The patient were admitted in the Government general hospital, Kakinada, were included in this study during the period 2013-2015. Most of the cases admitted are between age 11 – 80. The scheme of work done in this study is the following. History taking, examination of cases, Investigations and Treatment Results: Most of the corneal ulcers found in the age group between 41 – 60 yrs and incidence is more common in males 63%, females 37%.(p

<0.001). The incidence of corneal ulcer is more common in rural area is 74%. Most of the organisms isolated from corneal ulcer after lab investigations are fungi 54%.(p><0.001) Conclusion The earlier the diagnosis is done based upon clinical and microbiological evaluation , it reduces chances of ocular morbidity and blindness due to corneal ulcers. >