Clinical observation on natamycin joint povidone iodine for treatment of fungal corneal ulcer
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    AIM:To observe the clinical effect of natamycin joint 5g/L povidone iodine for treatment of fungal corneal ulcer. METHODS:Totally 38 cases (38 eyes) of fungal corneal ulcer used natamycin joint 5g/L povidone iodine and related antifungals (Sporanox, etc.) for treatment, and were analyzed retrospectively. RESULTS:After treatment with natamycin joint 5g/L povidone iodine and Sporanox (itraconazole) and other drugs, 30 eyes cured, 7 eyes improved, 1 eye lost eyeball due to corneal perforation and fungal endophthalmitis.The cure rate was 79%, effective rate was 97%. CONCLUSION: Natamycin joint 5g/L povidone iodine and Sporanox (itraconazole) and other drugs for treatment of fungal corneal ulcer is safe and effective, simple and practical.

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Hai-Long Xu, Dan-Na Zhang, Zhao-Chen Liu. Clinical observation on natamycin joint povidone iodine for treatment of fungal corneal ulcer. Guoji Yanke Zazhi( Int Eye Sci) 2012;12(3):544-545

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  • Received:December 07,2011
  • Revised:February 13,2012
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