Keratomycosis after cataract surgery.
OBJECTIVE
To evaluate cases and results of keratomycosis that developed after cataract surgery.


METHODS
Hospital de Guipúzcoa, San Sebastián, Spain.


METHODS
This retrospective study comprised 8 patients who developed keratomycosis soon after cataract surgery.


RESULTS
Culture analysis revealed 7 cases of Aspergillus fumigatus and 1 of Aspergillus flavus. After medical treatment with antifungal agents, 6 cases resolved and 2 required evisceration.


CONCLUSIONS
The presence of fungi in corneal ulcers that develop after cataract surgery should be considered. Initiation of early treatment determines the prognosis. Among the therapeutic options, collagen shields soaked in amphotericin B may be effective.
Mendicute
J
J
Department of Ophthalmology, Hospital de Guipúzcoa, San Sebastián, Spain.
Orbegozo
J
J
Ruiz
M
M
Sáiz
A
A
Eder
F
F
Aramberri
J
J
D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000935:Antifungal Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage; D001228:Aspergillosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000382:microbiology / Q000628:therapy; D001231:Aspergillus flavus / Q000302:isolation & purification; D001232:Aspergillus fumigatus / Q000302:isolation & purification; D002387:Cataract Extraction / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003315:Cornea / Q000382:microbiology; D003320:Corneal Ulcer / Q000382:microbiology* / Q000628:therapy; D017234:Eye Evisceration; D015821:Eye Infections, Fungal / Q000209:etiology* / Q000382:microbiology / Q000628:therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009883:Ophthalmic Solutions; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D013530:Surgical Wound Infection / Q000382:microbiology* / Q000628:therapy
D000935:Antifungal Agents; D009883:Ophthalmic Solutions