The effect of climatic and seasonal factors on the microbial keratitis profile.

Purpose: To compare retrospective data on microbial keratitis (MK) from two different climatic regions in Turkey over 11 years.

Study Design: Retrospective cohort.

Methods: This retrospective cohort study included patients diagnosed with presumed MK at two referral centers.

Efficacy of Chlorhexidine and a riboflavin/UVA Combination on Fungal Agents of Keratitis.

: Mycotic keratitis is a global ophthalmological problem because it is difficult to diagnose and treat. The aim of the current study was to evaluate the efficiency of using antifungal agents amphotericin B (AMB), voriconazole (VRC), 0.02% chlorhexidine (CHX), and a combination of riboflavin and UVA treatment against two fungal genera ( and ) responsible for keratitis.

Umbilical cord blood serum therapy for the management of persistent corneal epithelial defects.

Aim: To evaluate the role of umbilical cord blood serum (CBS) therapy in cases with persistent corneal epithelial defects (PED).

Methods: Sixteen eyes of 14 patients with PED who were resistant to conventional treatment were treated with 20% umbilical cord serum eye drops. Patients were followed-up weekly until epithelization was complete.