Dry Eye

Eye care protocol reduce keratitis, conjunctivitis in ICU patients

Implementing ophthalmology protocols in the intensive care unit (ICU) reduced the incidence of keratitis, conjunctivitis, dry eye, and corneal ulcers, according to study results. The eye care protocol included using adhesive tape to completely close the eyelid in patients whose eyelids were incompletely closed, as well as using 0.3% hypromellose...