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Fungal keratitis

is a fungal of the , which can lead to blindness. It generally presents with a red, painful eye and blurred vision. There is also increased sensitivity to light, and excessive tears or discharge.

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Symptoms — what it feels like

·Eye pain, blurred vision, red eye, eye discharge, , ulceration

Causes — why it happens

· fungi: Fusarium, , Candida

Complications

·Blindness

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