Village Integrated Eye Workers Trial (VIEW)
Corneal Ulcer
About this trial
This is an interventional prevention trial for Corneal Ulcer
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Presence of a corneal abrasion
- Willingness to be treated with topical antibiotic and antifungal ointments 3 times a day for 3 days
- Appropriate consent
Exclusion Criteria:
- Evidence of a corneal ulcer
- Evidence of other acute eye disease requiring urgent care
- Known allergy to study medications
- Not willing to participate
Sites / Locations
- Bharatpur Eye Hospital - Seva Foundation
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
No Intervention
Corneal ulcer prevention program
Control
Female community health volunteers (FCHV) residing in Village Development Committees (VDC) randomized to the corneal ulcer prevention arm will be trained to diagnose and treat corneal abrasions with antifungal (itraconazole) and antibiotic (chloramphenicol) ointments. FCHVs will promote their new services to their communities and encourage villagers who experience ocular trauma to present to them within 24 hours.
Female community health volunteers (FCHV) residing in Village Development Committees (VDC) randomized to control (no intervention) will not receive additional training and will not undertake a promotional campaign in their communities.