Clinical experience in the treatment of Epidemic Hemorrhagic Conjunctivitis with OLEOZON collyrium

Abstract

Epidemic Hemorrhagic Conjunctivitis (EHC) is a self-limited, conjunctiva inflammation
of viral etiology which affe cts all a ges a nd ta kes place in epidemic form. Its main
symptoms are sensati on of fore ign bod i es, lacrimation, p hotose nsitivity, general
discomfort a nd pain. Its c ritical sign s are subconjunctival hemorrhage s, follicular
reaction and pre-auricular adenopathy. Also, serous secretion, chemosis, superficial
punctate keratitis and palpebral ptosis are observed. Taking into ac co unt the broad
spectrum germicide power of OLEOZON (ozonized sunflower oil), as well as its degree
of anti-inflammatory character, the aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness
of this medication in i ts collyrium f orm for t he treatment of EHC. In ¨Dr. Salvador
Allende¨ Clinical Hospital, 20 patients were treated with EHC in October, 2009. Twelve
of them received treatment with OLEOZON collyrium (one drop twice per day) and 8,
making up the control group, received conventional treatment (cold compresses, non
ste roidal antiinflammatory dr ugs, yodoxuridine in collyrium o r recom binant alfa-2b
interferon). All p atie nts treate d with OL EOZON unde rwe nt a fast evolution toward
recovery. In 72 h, they showed signs of great improvement and in 1 week they were
totally cured. No patients presented complications. In the control group the evolution
was more prolonged, mainly in patients show ing complications (3 with keratitis ).
Treatment of EHC with OLEOZON collyrium provides with very positive results in this
disease.