Early treatment of corneal abrasions and ulcers-estimating clinical and economic outcomes.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In low-and-middle income countries, corneal abrasions and ulcers are common and not always well managed. Previous studies showed better clinical outcomes with early presentation and treatment of minor abrasions, however, there have been no formal studies estimating the financial impact of early treatment of abrasions and ulcers compared to delayed treatment.

Methods

We used the LV Prasad Eye Institute's (LVPEI's) electronic health record system (eyeSmart) to estimate the impact of early presentation on clinical outcomes associated with abrasions and ulcers. 861 patients with corneal abrasion and 1821 patients with corneal ulcers were studied retrospectively, and 134 patients with corneal abrasion prospectively. A health economic model was constructed based on LVPE

SUBMITTER: Rathi VM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9439957 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature