| Autor: |
N Gupta, J. P. Singh, Jks Parihar, S S Mann, Praveen Kumar, D Kalra |
| Jazyk: |
angličtina |
| Rok vydání: |
2008 |
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| Popis: |
Background Fungal keratitis is a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge to the ophthalmologist. If not treated energetically it results in marked ocular morbidity and permanent visual loss. Methods Twenty five patients of fungal keratitis were studied for their response to management and final visual outcome. Result Males outnumbered females. Medical treatment was successful in 72% cases, while 28% required surgical intervention. Keratoplasty was done in five patients out of which graft was clear in four after one year of follow up. Three of these underwent optical keratoplasty since therapeutic grafts became opaque. Conclusion Early recognition of the disease and institution of prompt therapy is the key to successful management in fungal keratitis. Occasionally surgical management is required to preserve anatomical integrity of the globe and to salvage useful vision. |
| Databáze: |
OpenAIRE |
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