infection⚑ High burden in India
Fungal keratitis
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, photophobia, ulceration
Causes — why it happens
- · fungi: Fusarium, Aspergillus, Candida
Complications
- ·Blindness
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