The Diagnosis and Management of Keratomycoses

Medical and Surgical Management of Keratomycosis

“…These figures are better than those reported by Naseem et al [9] who reported that 12.5% of their patients gained vision between 6/6-6/12, 18.8% had vision between 6/18-6/36 and 68.7% had vision below 6/60. Forster et al [5], reported 40.98% patients regaining vision better than 20/40 with medical management alone and 46.15% had vision more than 20/70.…”

“…Forster et al [5] reported medical management to be successful in 75.40% of their cases and the rest needed surgical intervention. These findings suggest that almost one third of cases need surgical management.…”

Medical and Surgical Management of Keratomycosis

“…These figures are better than those reported by Naseem et al [9] who reported that 12.5% of their patients gained vision between 6/6-6/12, 18.8% had vision between 6/18-6/36 and 68.7% had vision below 6/60. Forster et al [5], reported 40.98% patients regaining vision better than 20/40 with medical management alone and 46.15% had vision more than 20/70.…”

“…Forster et al [5] reported medical management to be successful in 75.40% of their cases and the rest needed surgical intervention. These findings suggest that almost one third of cases need surgical management.…”

Fungal Keratitis With Corneal Ulcer in Farmer

“…Injudicious use of corticosteroid and antibiotics increases the frequency of fungal corneal ulcer. It is estimated that in India, prevalence of fungal corneal ulcer is 44-47% (Srinivasan instillation enhances fungal growth [8,9]. Contact lens users are also at high risk for developing ulcer especially by Fusarium spp.…”

Microbiological evaluation of mycotic keratitis in north Maharashtra, India: A prospective study

“…Aspergillus species was the most common isolate in fungal keratitis reported by Chander et al 22 However, Fusarium species was found to be the most common cause of fungal keratitis from South India by Bharati et al 20 and Srinivasan et al 15 Male patients are predominant (60%) in our study. 15,16,[23][24][25] Higher incidence of fungal keratitis has also been reported among farmers. [23][24][25][26] Corneal trauma has always been identified as a cause of microbial keratitis.…”

“…15,16,[23][24][25] Higher incidence of fungal keratitis has also been reported among farmers. [23][24][25][26] Corneal trauma has always been identified as a cause of microbial keratitis. 15,20,[26][27] Schaefer et al have also identified co-existing ocular disease as a major predisposing factor.…”

Medical and Surgical Management of Keratomycosis

“…These figures are better than those reported by Naseem et al [9] who reported that 12.5% of their patients gained vision between 6/6-6/12, 18.8% had vision between 6/18-6/36 and 68.7% had vision below 6/60. Forster et al [5], reported 40.98% patients regaining vision better than 20/40 with medical management alone and 46.15% had vision more than 20/70.…”

“…Forster et al [5] reported medical management to be successful in 75.40% of their cases and the rest needed surgical intervention. These findings suggest that almost one third of cases need surgical management.…”

Fungal Keratitis With Corneal Ulcer in Farmer

“…Injudicious use of corticosteroid and antibiotics increases the frequency of fungal corneal ulcer. It is estimated that in India, prevalence of fungal corneal ulcer is 44-47% (Srinivasan instillation enhances fungal growth [8,9]. Contact lens users are also at high risk for developing ulcer especially by Fusarium spp.…”

Microbiological evaluation of mycotic keratitis in north Maharashtra, India: A prospective study

“…Aspergillus species was the most common isolate in fungal keratitis reported by Chander et al 22 However, Fusarium species was found to be the most common cause of fungal keratitis from South India by Bharati et al 20 and Srinivasan et al 15 Male patients are predominant (60%) in our study. 15,16,[23][24][25] Higher incidence of fungal keratitis has also been reported among farmers. [23][24][25][26] Corneal trauma has always been identified as a cause of microbial keratitis.…”

“…15,16,[23][24][25] Higher incidence of fungal keratitis has also been reported among farmers. [23][24][25][26] Corneal trauma has always been identified as a cause of microbial keratitis. 15,20,[26][27] Schaefer et al have also identified co-existing ocular disease as a major predisposing factor.…”

Medical and Surgical Management of Keratomycosis

“…These figures are better than those reported by Naseem et al [9] who reported that 12.5% of their patients gained vision between 6/6-6/12, 18.8% had vision between 6/18-6/36 and 68.7% had vision below 6/60. Forster et al [5], reported 40.98% patients regaining vision better than 20/40 with medical management alone and 46.15% had vision more than 20/70.…”

“…Forster et al [5] reported medical management to be successful in 75.40% of their cases and the rest needed surgical intervention. These findings suggest that almost one third of cases need surgical management.…”

Fungal Keratitis With Corneal Ulcer in Farmer

“…Injudicious use of corticosteroid and antibiotics increases the frequency of fungal corneal ulcer. It is estimated that in India, prevalence of fungal corneal ulcer is 44-47% (Srinivasan instillation enhances fungal growth [8,9]. Contact lens users are also at high risk for developing ulcer especially by Fusarium spp.…”

Microbiological evaluation of mycotic keratitis in north Maharashtra, India: A prospective study

“…Aspergillus species was the most common isolate in fungal keratitis reported by Chander et al 22 However, Fusarium species was found to be the most common cause of fungal keratitis from South India by Bharati et al 20 and Srinivasan et al 15 Male patients are predominant (60%) in our study. 15,16,[23][24][25] Higher incidence of fungal keratitis has also been reported among farmers. [23][24][25][26] Corneal trauma has always been identified as a cause of microbial keratitis.…”

“…15,16,[23][24][25] Higher incidence of fungal keratitis has also been reported among farmers. [23][24][25][26] Corneal trauma has always been identified as a cause of microbial keratitis. 15,20,[26][27] Schaefer et al have also identified co-existing ocular disease as a major predisposing factor.…”