Description
Managing infectious ulcerative keratitis in General Practice: Time for a First-Line Shift.
Infectious ulcerative keratitis remain a frustrating clinical challenge for general practice vets—often painful for pets, hard to heal, and prone to recurrence. Current treatment typically involves topical antimicrobials, anti-collagenases, oral anti-inflammatories, and surgical interventions. Yet compliance can be inconsistent, repeat visits common, and antibiotic stewardship is increasingly under pressure.
The PhotonUVC Vet offers a revolutionary, evidence-based adjunctive option. Clinical trials show significantly reduced microbial load—including resistant strains—and takes the pressure off owner compliance due to fewer topical medications required. Its fast, non-contact application in the practice and can be repeated. Safety data supports its use in primary care, with no ocular toxicity and ease of integration into first-opinion workflows.
For GP Vets, using the PhotonUVC Vet first-line every time means faster healing times fewer follow-ups, and greater confidence in managing complex ulcers. This isn't just better medicine—it’s better patient care. The device empowers vets to manage eye infections earlier and more effectively, reshaping the corneal care landscape.
Learning Objectives
- Understand current limitations in first-opinion corneal infection management, including antimicrobial resistance, compliance challenges, and recurrence risk
- Evaluate the PhotonUVC Vet’s clinical trial data demonstrating its efficacy, safety, and accelerated healing outcomes in treating corneal infections
- Explore practical integration of the PhotonUVC Vet into everyday workflows, including ease of use, treatment protocols
- Recognise the advantages of early, first-line intervention with the PhotonUVC Vet, and how it improves patient outcomes while reducing reliance on conventional therapies
- Build confidence in adopting new technology in general practice, through evidence-based insights, peer experiences, and discussion of implementation tips
