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Fungi may infect the cornea, orbit and other ocular structures. Species of Fusarium,
Aspergillus, Candida, dematiaceous fungi, and Scedosporium predominate. Diagnosis is …

Superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles (IONPs)(Fe 3 O 4) of 20–40 nm size were
successfully fabricated by using manglicolous (mangrove) fungus Aspergillus niger BSC-1 …

The unique structure of the human eye as well as exposure of the eye directly to the
environment renders it vulnerable to a number of uncommon infectious diseases caused by …

As more original molecular protocols and subsequent modifications are described in the
literature, it has become difficult for those not directly involved in the development of these …

Purpose. To determine the sensitivity, specificity, and predictive values of Gram and
potassium hydroxide with calcofluor white (KOH+ CFW) stains in the diagnosis of early and …

Mycotic keratitis, an important ophthalmologic problem, especially in outdoor workers in the
tropics, is frequently caused by filamentous fungi such as species of Fusarium, Aspergillus …

Fungal corneal ulcers are an uncommon, yet challenging, cause of vision loss. In the United
States, geographic location appears to dictate not only the incidence of fungal ulcers, but …

Purpose: To compare the clinical efficacy of itraconazole 1% eyedrops with a standard
therapy regimen (natamycin 5% eyedrops) for topical monotherapy of fungal keratitis …

Potassium hydroxide (KOH) preparation is an underutilized modality in the diagnosis of
mycotic keratitis. We have earlier shown its utility in the diagnosis of Nocardia and …