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Review
. 2019 May-Jun;64(3):380-400.
doi: 10.1016/j.survophthal.2019.02.007. Epub 2019 Feb 22.

Pharmacologic therapy of mycotic keratitis

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Pharmacologic therapy of mycotic keratitis

Pranita Sahay et al. Surv Ophthalmol. 2019 May-Jun.

Abstract

Mycotic keratitis continues to be an important cause of corneal blindness, especially in tropical and subtropical countries. The prognosis is poor compared with many other forms of keratitis because of the lack of effective antifungal drugs. The currently available antifungal drugs suffer from multiple drawbacks such as poor ocular penetration, unpredictable bioavailability, and adverse effects associated with systemic medications. Over the last decade, several new drugs and drug-delivery systems have been introduced in an attempt to improve the treatment outcomes. Thorough knowledge of the currently available antifungal drugs, their spectrum of action, and associated adverse effects is essential to deal with cases of mycotic keratitis. We discuss the pharmacologic properties and clinical use of the currently available antifungal drugs.

Keywords: amphotericin B; antifungal drugs; fungal keratitis; intracameral antifungal; intrastromal antifungal; mycotic keratitis; nanoparticle; natamycin; voriconazole.

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