Epidemiology and treatment of fungal corneal ulcers.
Epidemiology and treatment of fungal corneal ulcers.
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10.1097/iio.0b013e318074e727
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发表时间:
2007-01-01
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Acharya, Nisha R
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作者:
Ou, Judy I;Acharya, Nisha R
Corneal ulceration and ocular trauma are responsible for 1.5 to 2 million cases of corneal blindness each year. 1 Fungal keratitis is one of the leading causes of blindness worldwide and is a significant problem in both developed and developing countries. In this review, we examine the epidemiology, risk factors, and treatment efficacy of fungal keratitis to better understand the worldwide impact of this ocular condition. 2–4