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Curvularia infection of corneoscleral tunnel

Manisha Singh1, Abhishek Dave1, Arpan Gandhi1

  • 1Cornea and Anterior Segment Services, Dr. Shroff's Charity Eye Hospital, New Delhi, India.

Indian Journal of Ophthalmology
|December 21, 2019
PubMed

Insights

Fungal infections after cataract surgery can threaten sight. Early surgical intervention and intensive topical therapy for post-operative tunnel infections, like the Curvularia case reported, can lead to favorable visual recovery.

Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • Corneoscleral tunnel infections are serious complications following cataract surgery.
  • Prompt diagnosis and intervention are crucial for preserving vision.

Observation:

  • Fungal infections of surgical tunnel incisions present unique diagnostic and therapeutic challenges.
  • A case of post-operative tunnel infection caused by Curvularia is presented.

Findings:

  • Early surgical intervention combined with intensive topical therapy was effective in managing the fungal tunnel infection.
  • The patient achieved good tectonic and visual recovery.

Implications:

  • This case highlights the importance of considering fungal etiologies in refractory post-operative endophthalmitis.
  • Aggressive management strategies can lead to successful outcomes in challenging fungal keratitis cases.
Keywords:
Corneoscleral patch graftcorneoscleral tunnel infectioncurvularia

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