Dr. Sabita Kumari, Dr. Shashank Banait
Method:A Cross Sectional Descriptive Study Done In Department Of Ophthalmology.Sample Size-50 Patients Of Ulcerative Keratitis Included,Detailed History Taken,Careful Ocular Examination,Slit Lamp,Fundus Examination,Lacrimal Sac Syringing,Fluorescein Staining,Complete Lab Investigations Done.Results-Maximum Incidence Rate Seen In Males Belonging Rural Areas(74%),Farmers Commonly Affected(42%),People From Lower Socioeconomic Status (81%),Trauma Most Common Predisposing Factor(45%),Vegetative Matter And Wooden Sticks Commenest Agents Of Trauma.Conclusion-Most Cases Ulcerative Keratitis Can Be Prevented.Interventional Strategies Should Target Increasing Awareness,Providing Better Ophthalmological Care At Primary Health Care Level,Discouraging Practice Of Self Medication.