Factors affecting the outcome of ulcerative keratitis

Citation
Sb. Levey et al., Factors affecting the outcome of ulcerative keratitis, ANN OPHTH G, 31(6), 1999, pp. 322-328
Citations number
17
Categorie Soggetti
Optalmology
Journal title
ANNALS OF OPHTHALMOLOGY & GLAUCOMA
ISSN journal
10794794 → ACNP
Volume
31
Issue
6
Year of publication
1999
Pages
322 - 328
Database
ISI
SICI code
1079-4794(199910/12)31:6<322:FATOOU>2.0.ZU;2-E
Abstract
This article reports on our examination of the prognostic significance of s pecific variables on the outcome of ulcerative keratitis in 124 consecutive corneal ulcers, Twelve factors were selected for statistical analysis and categorized into demographics history clinical signs, and clinical course. Outcome variables were tine to epithelial healing and final vision A multiv ariate statistical analysis was performed. Based on our results, this study shows that there is prognostic significance to certain clinical signs and historical information.