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He also developed erythematous macules in the medial aspects of the right lower thigh and ventral aspects of the right leg. Ocular examination showed conjunctival redness with diffuse corneal punctate epithelial erosions in both the eyes. The patient had a similar history affecting the same region 1 year back following the intake of the same combination medicine. To find out the specific inciting agent and owing to unavailability of Finn chamber, we developed a new modified skin patch test using empty tablet cover with three chambers, incorporated with ornidazole, Vaseline (petroleum jelly), and ofloxacin, respectively, and applied on the healed affected lesions. Modified patch test was positive for ornidazole at 48 h. Ornidazole-induced fixed drug eruption (FDE) affecting cornea is a rare and unique in our case report. The patient was then educated about the offending medication and advised to avoid in the future. 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