Topical amphotericin B and subconjunctival injection of fluconazole (combination therapy) versus topical amphotericin B (monotherapy) in treatment of keratomycosis.

Purpose: The aim of the study was to compare the use of combination therapy of topical amphotericin B (0.5 mg/mL) eye drops together with subconjunctival injection of fluconazole (2 mg/mL) with the use of topical amphotericin B (0.5 mg/mL) eye drops alone in dealing with cases of fungal keratitis.

Assessment safety and efficacy of a combination therapy of topical amphotericin B and subconjunctival fluconazole for the treatment of fungal keratitis.

Purpose: The study was aimed at evaluating the treatment of fungal keratitis using a combination therapy of a low concentration of topical amphotericin B (0.2 mg/mL) eye drops together with subconjunctival injections of 2 mg/mL of fluconazole.

Methods: The study was carried out in the Ophthalmology Department of Zagazig University Hospital and included 12 patients with 12 pairs of eyes with resistant corneal ulcers that had the following clinical features suggesting fungal keratitis: thick elevated ulcer, feathery edge, and gutter formation.