Infectious keratitis is a major global cause of visual impairment and blindness, often affecting
marginalized populations. Proper diagnosis of the causative organism is critical, and …

Infectious keratitis is a significant cause of corneal blindness worldwide. Although less
prevalent in the developed world, cases of fungal keratitis account for almost half of all …

Mycotic keratitis or keratomycosis is a fungal infection with global distribution. The dominant
aetiology of this disease varies based on geographical origin, socioeconomic status, and …

Fungal keratitis (FK) remains a serious clinical problem worldwide, so the ultimate goal of
the treatment is to develop a minimally invasive, safe, and effective method for ocular drug …

Microbial keratitis is a sight-threatening ocular infection caused by bacteria, fungi, and protist
pathogens. Epithelial defects and injuries are key predisposing factors making the eye …

Fungal keratitis remains a challenging and often elusive diagnosis in geographic regions
where it is endemic. Marred by delays in diagnosis, the sequelae of corneal fungal …

Mycotic or fungal keratitis (FK) is a sight-threatening disease, caused by infection of the
cornea by filamentous fungi or yeasts. In tropical, low and middle-income countries, it …

Mycotic keratitis is a major cause of corneal blindness, especially in tropical and subtropical
countries. The prognosis is markedly worse compared to bacterial keratitis. Delayed …

Fungal keratitis represents a potentially sight-threatening infection associated with poor
prognosis, as well as financial burden. Novel diagnostic methods include polymerase-chain …

Filamentous fungal infections of the cornea known as filamentous fungal keratitis (FK) are
challenging to treat. Topical natamycin 5% is usually first-line treatment following the results …