Clinical Trial: Topical Ganciclovir Versus Systemic Aciclovir in the Treatment of Herpetic Keratitis
Study Status: COMPLETED
Recruit Status: COMPLETED
Condition: Herpetic Keratitis
Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
Official Title: Topical Ganciclovir Versus Systemic Aciclovir in the Treatment of Herpetic Keratitis
Brief Summary:
Traditional antiviral treatments, including systemic acyclovir, have shown effectiveness in resolving keratitis but can also lead to complications, including ocular surface toxicity and the development of acyclovir-resistant strains of HSV.Topical ganciclovir 0.15% ophthalmic gel presents a safer alternative for managing herpetic keratitis, offering effective viral suppression with minimal toxicity.This study aims to compare the efficacy and safety of topical ganciclovir versus systemic acyclovir in treating…
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