Microbiological Profile of Culture-Positive Fungal Keratitis.

Purpose: To examine the microbiological profile of cases of culture-positive fungal keratitis presenting to a tertiary eye care center in eastern India.

Methods: Microbiology records of all culture-positive microbial keratitis patients presenting to L V Prasad Eye Institute, Bhubaneswar, between January 2020 and December 2021, were retrospectively reviewed. Collected data included smear results of culture-positive fungal or mixed infections, the species isolated, and the time taken for organisms to grow in each media.

Keratic Precipitates: An Overlooked Sign of Microsporidial Stromal Keratitis?

Purpose: To elucidate a distinctive clinical feature in cases of microsporidial stromal keratitis (MSK).

Method: A retrospective observational study of cases with a histopathological and/or microbiological diagnosis of MSK on corneal biopsy or host corneal button between 2016 and 2022 was conducted.

Results: Eighteen cases with a confirmed histopathological and/or microbiological diagnosis of MSK were detected.

Use of Ethylenediaminetetraacetic Acid in Chronic Calcium-Based Chemical Injury.

Purpose: This study presents the successful management of a patient with chronic chemical-based injury using ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) chelation.

Methods: This is a case report of a 59-year-old man who presented to us 2 months after a bilateral, accidental, ocular injury with lime particles at his workplace.

Results: The patient was initially managed with extensive debridement and amniotic membrane grafting for both eyes.