Corneal opacity is the 5th leading cause of blindness and visual impairment globally,
affecting~ 6 million of the world population. In addition, it is responsible for 1.5–2.0 million …

Mycotic keratitis (an infection of the cornea) is an important ocular infection, especially in
young male outdoor workers. There are two frequent presentations: keratitis due to …

Contact lens-related complications are common, affecting around one third of wearers,
although most are mild and easily managed. Contact lenses have well-defined anatomical …

Endophthalmitis is a serious ophthalmologic condition involving purulent inflammation of the
intraocular spaces. The underlying etiology of infectious endophthalmitis is typically …

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 …

Human and animal fungal pathogens are a growing threat worldwide leading to emerging
infections and creating new risks for established ones. There is a growing need for a rapid …

Mycotic or fungal keratitis (FK) is a sight-threatening disease, caused by infection of the
cornea by filamentous fungi or yeasts. In tropical, low and middle-income countries, it …

Purpose To identify the spectrum and susceptibility pattern of pathogens responsible for
culture-positive endophthalmitis referred to a single institution and investigate possible …

Mycotic keratitis is a major cause of corneal blindness, especially in tropical and subtropical
countries. The prognosis is markedly worse compared to bacterial keratitis. Delayed …

The ability to form biofilms in a variety of environments is a common trait of bacteria, and
may represent one of the earliest defenses against predation. Biofilms are multicellular …