In dogs with uncomplicated corneal ulcers, do antibacterial eye drops reduce the risk of infection?

Abstract

PICO question In dogs with uncomplicated corneal ulcers does treatment with prophylactic antibacterial eye drops reduce the risk of secondary infection when compared to no treatment with prophylactic antibacterial eye drops?   Clinical bottom line Category of research question Treatment The number and type of study designs reviewed Zero Strength of evidence Zero Outcomes reported None Conclusion There were no published papers found to address the PICO   How to apply this evidence in practice The application of evidence into practice should take into account multiple factors, not limited to: individual clinical expertise, patient’s circumstances and owners’ values, country, location or clinic where you work, the individual case in front of you, the availability of therapies and resources. Knowledge Summaries are a resource to help reinforce or inform decision making. They do not override the responsibility or judgement of the practitioner to do what is best for the animal in their care.