Fungal keratitis is a fungal infection of the cornea, which can lead to blindness.[2] It generally presents with a red, painful eye and blurred vision.[1] There is also increased sensitivity to light, and excessive tears or discharge.[1]
It is caused by fungal organisms such as Fusarium, Aspergillus or Candida.[1][3]
Up to 70 different fungi have been found as causes.[2]
Fungal keratitis has a worldwide distribution, but is more common in the tropics.[1] Around 1 million people become blind every year due to fungal keratitis.[4] Theodor Leber first described a case of fungal keratitis caused by Aspergillus in 1879.[5]
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^ abRichardson, Malcolm D.; Warnock, David W. (2012). "8. Keratomycosis". Fungal Infection: Diagnosis and Management (4th ed.). John Wiley & Sons. p. 156. ISBN 978-1-4051-7056-7.
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