AIM: To investigate the clinical efficacy of deproteinized calf blood extract eye gel in the treatment of corneal foreign body.

METHODS: One hundred and four cases(104 eyes)with corneal foreign body were divided into two groups according to different treatment methods: treatment group(55 eyes)and control group(49 eyes). In the control group, the postoperative dropped lomefloxacin eye drops and ofloxacin eye ointment. On the basis of control, the treatment group combined with deproteinized calf blood protein extract eye gel.

RESULTS: The total effective rate of the treatment group after 1wk, 2wk were 85.5%,96.4% higher than that of control group. The difference was statistically significant(P<0.01). The symptoms and signs of the treatment group after 1wk of treatment were 4.82±2.18 score, 2wk after treatment were 1.65±2.21 score, and were lower than control group(P<0.01).

CONCLUSION: Deproteinized calf blood extract eye gel can accelerate epithelial repair. It is safe and effective after removal of foreign body from corneal foreign body.