Topical Azithromycin 1% in acute management of inflammatory pterygium

Abstract

The purpose of the article is to investigate the effects of topical azithromycin 1% (Azasite) in treating acute ocular inflammation related to long standing pterygium. A prospective interventional study of 8 consecutive cases with pterygium presenting to our University Eye Clinics over the period of one month with acute symptoms of red eye(s) and irritation. After patient education and receipt of consent to the study, patients were treated with topical azithromycin 1% (Azasite) twice a day for the first two days and once a day for the next 12 days. Anterior segment photo was taken before treatment and 3-day and/or 7-day after treatment in addition to eye examination.

An eye for azithromycin: review of the literature

“…In case of grave inflammation of the eye, topical steroids or any other potent anti-inflammatory therapy may be needed. 71 AZM 1.5% eyedrops provided a faster treatment than topical TOB 0.3% ocular solution regarding purulent bacterial conjunctivitis in children, with a more suitable b.i.d. dosing plan for 3 days instead of a 7-day treatment with TOB.…”