Research Article

Presentation of Infectious Keratitis to ED during COVID-19 Lockdown

Table 1

Risk factors.

202020192018

Total corneal C + S294745

Risk factor N (%)
 CL use9 (31)16 (34)12 (28)
 Corneal surface disease2 (7)2 (4)4 (9)
 Previous corneal surgery3 (10)3 (6)2 (4)
 RCES1 (3)00
 Previous keratitis1 (3)1 (2)0
 Neurotrophic cornea2 (7)7 (15)2 (4)
 Trauma02 (4)3 (7)

C + S, culture and sensitivity; RCES, recurrent corneal erosion syndrome.