Fungal contamination in eye drops can lead to fungal keratitis, a severe infection of the cornea that can cause vision loss ...

Lead researcher Lottie Brown from the University of Manchester today publishes the first estimation of global fungal keratitis figures in Lancet Infectious Diseases. Infection of the transparent ...

in patients with severe fungal, bacterial or acanthamoeba keratitis. There was no significant difference between the two groups in terms of eradication of infection (84 vs 86% (p = 0.74).

Fungal keratitis—an infection of the cornea—is particularly severe. Symptoms include pain, redness, blurred vision, and sensitivity to light, demanding prompt medical attention to prevent ...