Abstract:Purpose. This study aimed to compare predisposing factors, clinical characteristics, treatment, and prognosis of Fusarium keratitis according to the result of the initial potassium hydroxide (KOH) smear. Methods. This is a retrospective study of cases with Fusarium keratitis between January 2000 and December 2019 at two tertiary hospitals in South Korea. Patients were divided into two groups depending on the KOH smear result (KOH-positive and KOH-negative group), and its clinical factors were analyzed. Results… Show more
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