Early diagnosis offungal keratitis is difficult, and it has been generally associated with poor visual prognosis. We treated a man who had keratomycosis with corneal perforation and lens pro- lapse caused by Paecilomyces sp, which rarely causes ocular infection. The patient was given antifungal agents, a temporary conjunctival flap, and penetrating keratoplasty. His visual out- come was successful.
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