Fungal scleritis following evisceration

Abstract

Infection of the sclera poses a therapeutic challenge due to its poor vascularity. Herein, we describe a case of fungal scleritis following evisceration in an immunocompetent man. Aggressive multidrug medical treatment was combined with enucleation to eliminate the infection. Thus, a multipronged approach is to be adopted for successful outcome and the prevention of complications.

Keywords

• aspergillosis
• enucleation
• evisceration
• fungal scleritis
• voriconazole