Rhizopus Keratitis Associated with Poor Contact Lens Hygiene

Abstract

We report a case of Rhizopus keratitis in a young woman with poor contact lens hygiene. The mold was highly sensitive to treatment with amphotericin 0.15% drops, after a relatively prompt diagnosis. Obtaining cultures of both corneal infiltrates and presumably infected contact lenses may help to avoid a delay in proper treatment.

Keywords

• Rhizopus keratitis
• Contact lens hygiene