Table 1.

 Definitions of standard therapy for corneal ulcers

Standard therapy for corneal ulcers without hypopyon:

1st line: chloramphenicol drops, 1 drop every 2 hours

chloramphenicol ointment, 2 times daily

mydriatic: homatropine drops or atropine ointment as required

2nd line: gentamicin eye drops, 1 drop every 2 hours

chloramphenicol ointment, 2 times daily

mydriatic as above

3rd line: gentamicin eye drops, 1 drop every 2 hours

tetracylcine ointment, 2 times daily

mydriatics as above

Standard therapy for corneal ulcers with hypopyon:

Subconjuntival injection of gentamicin (0.5 ml) given at every visit until resolved

Systemic antibiotic and painkillers are given in severe cases as per decision of clinician