Effect of dexpanthenol on patient comfort in treatment of traumatic corneal abrasions
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Objective: The aim in this study was to investigate if the use of Dexpanthenol could play a role in the relief of pain in the treatment of corneal abrasions (CA).
Methods: Patients presenting to the BLINDED with a diagnosis of CA were conducted in this retrospective, case-control study. A detailed ocular examination was done and pain severity was assessed using a visual analogue scale (VAS) score. In group 1, subjects were treated with only topical ofloxacin %0.3 while subjects in group 2 were treated with topical ofloxacin %0.3 and dexpanthenol. Foreign body sensation, photophobia, excessive lacrimation and VAS were documented at follow up examinations.
Results: 70 patients were allocated into group 1 and 68 patients were allocated into group 2. At each visit, there were significant differences in VAS scores between the groups (p<0.005). VAS scores were lower in group-2. There were no statistically significant differences between two groups in terms of photophobia, foreign body sensation, excessive lacrimation (p>0.05). All patients were free of any complications.
Conclusion: Although it was shown that adding topical dexpanthenol to the treatment regimen could permit faster pain relief in treating CAs, the prospective studies should be done.
Key words: Traumatic corneal abrasion, Dexpanthenol, Visual analogue scale.
Anahtar Kelimeler
Traumatic corneal abrasion, Dexpanthenol, Visual analogue scale
Kaynakça
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