Fusarium Endophthalmitis Following Keratitis Associated With Contact Lenses

A recent outbreak of fungal keratitis associated with contact lens use has been reported. During the past 4 months, a total of 36 patients with Fusarium keratitis have presented to one medical center. Two cases of Fusarium endophthalmitis resulting from this series of fungal keratitis associated with soft contact lens wear are described. [<CITE>Ophthalmic Surg Lasers Imaging</CITE> 2006;37:310-313.] AUTHORS From the Department of Ophthalmology, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, University of Miami School of Medicine, Miami, Florida. Accepted for publication May 19, 2006. Supported in part by Research to Prevent Blindness, Inc., New York, New York. Address reprint requests to Harry W. Flynn, Jr., MD, 900 NW 17th Street, Miami, FL 33136.