Abstract
We reported the case of a keratomycosis caused by an extremely rare filamentous fungus. A patient with a history of phacoemulsification and intraocular lens implantation surgery followed by bullous keratopathy and was wearing a bandage contact lens presented with signs of keratitis. Microbiological examinations revealed a filamentous fungus identified as Phialemoniopsis curvata. Penetrating keratoplasty was performed due to spontaneous corneal perforation during the treatment. P. curvata is an extremely rare agent of fungal keratitis. Although the course of infection is serious, recovery without sequela may be possible with early diagnosis and appropriate treatment.
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