Ophthalmology
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Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical Trial
A study of topical nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drops and no pressure patching in the treatment of corneal abrasions. Corneal Abrasion Patching Study Group.
To evaluate the effectiveness of an ophthalmic nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) in the treatment of noninfected, non-contact lens-related, traumatic corneal abrasions and no pressure patch. ⋯ Ketorolac tromethamine 0.5% ophthalmic solution provides increased patient comfort without clinical adverse effects when used as adjunctive therapy in the treatment of noninfected, non-contact lens-related, traumatic corneal abrasions.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical Trial
Dilute topical proparacaine for pain relief after photorefractive keratectomy.
The purpose of the study is to determine whether there is a nonanesthetic and nontoxic concentration of topical proparacaine that can be applied repeatedly to the cornea to reduce pain after photorefractive keratectomy (PRK). ⋯ Dilute (0.05%) topical proparacaine is nonanesthetic and nontoxic, and can be used safely for at least 1 week to reduce pain after PRK.