Mycotic Infections of the Eye
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Mycotic Infections of the Eye
Abstract
Fungal infections of the eye are an important cause of significant visual loss and blindness in some regions of the world, especially developing countries. Ocular mycoses remain a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge to the ophthalmologist. Corneal infection is the most frequent presentation, but the orbit, eyelids, lacrimal apparatus, conjunctiva, sclera and internal structures of the eye can also be affected. Candida spp., Fusarium spp. and Aspergillus spp. are the most frequently isolated organisms in fungal keratitis and in endophthalmitis. The difficulties posed by ocular mycoses are mainly related to establishing the clinical diagnosis, isolation of the fungal pathogen and effective local treatment, particularly in infections of the cornea. The critical issue in diagnosing fungal infection of the eye is microbiological identification of the etiologic agent in clinical samples. Early diagnosis and prompt treatment allow serious complications, including blindness, to be avoided. Local, systemic and even surgical treatment is applied in the therapy.
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