Fluorometholone Study

Inclusion Criteria

• •1. Adults aged ≥ 18 years.
• •2. Clinical diagnosis of a bacterial corneal ulcer based on slit-lamp examination.
• •3. Ulcer severity classified as:
• •* Mild: Diameter ≤ 3 mm AND stromal depth ≤ 1/3 thickness.
• •* Moderate: Diameter \>3-6 mm and/or stromal depth \> 1/3-2/3.
• •* Severe: Diameter \>6 mm and/or stromal depth \>2/3.
• •4. Completed microbiologic work-up including ≥ 1 of:
• •* Corneal culture, or
• •* PCR testing.
• •5. Received ≥ 48-96 hours of empiric topical antibiotic therapy prior to randomization (fluoroquinolone monotherapy or fortified cefazolin/tobramycin based on standard of care).
• •6. Able and willing to provide informed consent and comply with study visits.