Purpose: To review the incidence, resistance patterns, and management of bacterial keratitis during the past 4 years.
Methods: We retrospectively reviewed the clinical records of microbiological isolates from patients with a clinical diagnosis of bacterial keratitis.
Results: A total of 159 patients were analyzed, and 102 microorganisms were isolated from 129 cultures.
Corneal ulcers are included in a heterogeneous group of eye injuries. When patients do not respond to treatment, including even corneal transplant, other alternatives need to be explored.We present a case of a patient who suffered an accidental spillage from the contents of a car battery.
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