Fungal conjunctivitis

Fungal conjunctivitis is a rare form of infectious conjunctivitis characterized by inflammation of the palpebral and bulbar conjunctival membranes of the eye due to fungal invasion Pathophysiologically, colonization by yeasts such as *Candida* species or filamentous molds like *Fusarium* and *Aspergillus* species triggers persistent conjunctival hyperemia, chemosis, tearing, and variable discharge

Fungal conjunctivitis is a rare form of infectious conjunctivitis characterized by inflammation of the palpebral and bulbar conjunctival membranes of the eye due to fungal invasion It predominantly affects individuals with predisposing risks, including ocular surface trauma—particularly from vegetative matter—extended contact lens wear, topical corticosteroid use, or compromised immune status

Fungal conjunctivitis is a rare form of infectious conjunctivitis characterized by inflammation of the palpebral and bulbar conjunctival membranes of the eye due to fungal invasion

It predominantly affects individuals with predisposing risks, including ocular surface trauma—particularly from vegetative matter—extended contact lens wear, topical corticosteroid use, or compromised immune status Clinical presentations can be indolent and mimic refractory chronic conjunctivitis, occasionally producing granulomatous lesions, pseudomembranes, or giant papillae, with an ongoing risk of spreading to adjacent corneal structures

It predominantly affects individuals with predisposing risks, including ocular surface trauma—particularly from vegetative matter—extended contact lens wear, topical corticosteroid use, or compromised immune status Pathophysiologically, colonization by yeasts such as *Candida* species or filamentous molds like *Fusarium* and *Aspergillus* species triggers persistent conjunctival hyperemia, chemosis, tearing, and variable discharge

Pathophysiologically, colonization by yeasts such as *Candida* species or filamentous molds like *Fusarium* and *Aspergillus* species triggers persistent conjunctival hyperemia, chemosis, tearing, and variable discharge

Clinical presentations can be indolent and mimic refractory chronic conjunctivitis, occasionally producing granulomatous lesions, pseudomembranes, or giant papillae, with an ongoing risk of spreading to adjacent corneal structures

Clinical presentations can be indolent and mimic refractory chronic conjunctivitis, occasionally producing granulomatous lesions, pseudomembranes, or giant papillae, with an ongoing risk of spreading to adjacent corneal structures