Periconia species - An unusual fungal pathogen causing mycotic keratitis.

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to determine the epidemiology, risk factors, clinical features, and treatment outcome of molecularly diagnosed Periconia keratitis.

Methods: Clinical records of all culture proven fungal ulcers with molecular identification suggestive of Periconia species who presented to a single tertiary referral center from January 2012 to December 2013 were retrospectively analysed.

Results: Among 1356 cases of keratomycosis, 8 (0.