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The survey comprised of 21 questions to evaluate the prevailing practice patterns in corneal ulcer management during pandemic.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Results:<\/jats:title>\n \n In total, 39.3% of government ophthalmology clinics and 41.5% of private ophthalmology clinics reported an average delay of 2 weeks in presenting to the hospital after the onset of symptoms. Totally, 60.5% of participants reported that the clinical outcomes of infectious keratitis cases during the COVID-19 pandemic were worse than before. In total, 61.3 and 41.1% of ophthalmologists in private and government sectors, respectively, were routinely performing corneal scrapings for corneal ulcer patients. The procedures were performed with adequate protective measures. In total, 68.5% participants mentioned decreased availability of donor cornea during the pandemic, and 44.4% reported compromised cornea practice due to the limited availability of essentials (tissue adhesives, BCLs, medications, etc.). A statistically significant difference of effect of pandemic on cost of services was noted between government and private hospitals. 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