P-13 Ten-year analysis of microbial keratitis trends in kent

Purpose To analyse the incidence, microbiological profile, in vitro drug susceptibilities, and trends in microbial keratitis in Kent over a ten-year period.Methods Microbiology service and medical records between January 2014 and December 2024 were analysed in participating NHS Trusts within West and East Kent, United Kingdom.Results The mean patient age was 59, 21 years.The mean incidence of microbial keratitis in Kent was estimated at 3.2 per 100,000 population/year.823 corneal scrape samples were analysed, with 43% of samples being culture positive.24 (2.9%) samples cultured more than one organism.33% were Gram-positive bacteria, 36% Gram-negative, 4.7% fungi, and