INCIDENCE AND VISUAL IMPROVEMENT OF CORNEAL ULCER ADMITTED IN AMNATCHAROEN HOSPITAL

Authors

  • Jiraporn Buddawong Amnatcharoen Hospital

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.64962/rdhsj.v18i3.2025.276027

Keywords:

Incidence, Visual improvement, Cornea, Keratitis

Abstract

Infectious keratitis is a critical ophthalmological condition due to permanent visual loss.This retrospective analytical study aimed to investigate the incidence of pathogens and factors associated with improved visual outcomes in patients hospitalized for infectious keratitis at Amnat Charoen Hospital. Data were collected from the medical records of 70 patients diagnosed with infectious keratitis between January 1, 2021, and December 31, 2024. Visual acuity was assessed using Snellen lines and patients were categorized into two groups those with improved vision and those with stable or worsened vision. Factors associated with improvement were analyzed using
Chi-square tests and logistic regression analysis.

The results revealed that fungal infection was the most common cause, accounting for 60% of all cases. Following treatment, 54.5% of patients showed visual improvement. The factor significantly associated with improved vision was a duration of onset to treatment of 3 days or less (OR = 45.55, 95% CI: 2.43-854.69, p-value > 0.01).

In conclusion, early treatment is vital to achieving favorable visual outcomes in infectious keratitis. Therefore, early diagnosis and treatment should be promoted to reduce the risk of long-term vision loss.

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Published

2026-01-12

How to Cite

Buddawong, J. (2026). INCIDENCE AND VISUAL IMPROVEMENT OF CORNEAL ULCER ADMITTED IN AMNATCHAROEN HOSPITAL. Research and Development Health System Journal, 18(3), 276027. https://doi.org/10.64962/rdhsj.v18i3.2025.276027