Fungal infection of eye

Definition

Infection by a variety of fungi, usually through four possible mechanisms: superficial infection producing conjunctivitis, keratitis, or lacrimal obstruction; extension of infection from neighboring structures - skin, paranasal sinuses, nasopharynx; direct introduction during surgery or accidental penetrating trauma; or via the blood or lymphatic routes in patients with underlying mycoses.

Also known as fungal infection of eye — per MONDO

Also identified as

• ICD9 117.9 per MONDO
• MESH D015821 per MONDO
• SCTID 31194008 per MONDO
• UMLS C0015405 per MONDO

Drugs indicated