Open AccessCurvularia infection of corneoscleral tunnel
Author(s) -
Manisha Singh,
Abhishek Dave,
Arpan Gandhi,
Nikunj V Patel,
Neha Kapoor,
Manisha Acharya
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
indian journal of ophthalmology/indian journal of ophthalmology
Language(s) - Uncategorized
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.542
H-Index - 51
eISSN - 1998-3689
pISSN - 0301-4738
DOI - 10.4103/ijo.ijo_424_19
Subject(s) - medicine , complication , surgery , intervention (counseling) , nursing
Corneoscleral tunnel infection is a potentially sight threatening complication of cataract surgery. Microbiological investigations are mandatory and early surgical intervention helps in achieving favourable outcomes. Fungal infection of tunnel incisions can pose a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge. We report a case of post-operative tunnel infection with curvularia. Prompt surgical intervention and intensive topical therapy helped attain a good tectonic as well as visual recovery.