Demography, clinical features, and outcome of fungal keratitis presenting in tertiary eye care in Nepal
Leena Bajracharya,
Asta Ram Bade,
Reeta Gurung
Abstract:Background: Fungal keratitis is an important cause of ocular morbidity in developing countries.
Aims and Objectives: To study fungal keratitis in detail along with its outcome.
Materials and Methods: This is a retrospective study of fungal keratitis that had presented between October 2013 and March 2015.
Results: 168 fungal ulcers were enrolled. 145 had fungus isolated in the culture; 23 had fungal elements seen only in potassium hydroxide mount examination. The average age of patients was 46.7 years. 55.3% we… Show more
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