Current Thoughts in Fungal Keratitis: Diagnosis and Treatment

Curr Fungal Infect Rep. 2013 Sep 1;7(3):209-218. doi: 10.1007/s12281-013-0150-110.1007/s12281-013-0150-1.

Abstract

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 infections, though preventable, can be irreversible. Recent studies and advances in the arena have broadened the approach and treatment to mycotic keratitis. This review will discuss current diagnostic modalities of fungal keratitis and will particularly focus on treatment regimens. It will also explore future therapeutic models and critique the potential benefit of each.

Keywords: Antifungal; Corneal infections; Eye infections; Fungal; Fungal keratitis; Fusarium; Keratitis; Mycotic; Mycotic keratitis; Natamycin.