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PURPOSE: To report a case of fungal keratitis that occurred following viscocanalostomy. METHODS: A 63-year-old male who underwent viscocanalostomy in his left eye presented with pain, redness, watering, and a decrease in visual acuity. Slit-lamp examination showed teardrop-like stromal infiltration of the superior cornea. Corneal and conjunctival scrapings were obtained and a corneal biopsy was performed. RESULTS: Microscopic examination of smears demonstrated no bacteria and fungi. Corneal biopsy revealed dichotomously branching, septate hyphae suggestive of Aspergillus species. Culture identified no microorganism. The patient responded to amphotericin B treatment and the corneal infiltration resolved, leaving a plaque-like corneal scar. CONCLUSIONS: Fungal keratitis may occur after viscocanalostomy, but prompt diagnosis and treatment can preserve the eye.
Dr. A. Ozdamar, Valikonagi Caddesi, Leylak Sokak No. 3 D2A, Basinkoy/Istanbul, 34840, Turkey. aozdamar@iris.com.tr
12.8.3 Non-perforating (Part of: 12 Surgical treatment > 12.8 Filtering surgery)
12.8.11 Complications, endophthalmitis (Part of: 12 Surgical treatment > 12.8 Filtering surgery)