Abstract
Mycotic Keratitis.—Naumann et al1 re¬ port histopathologic observations made in 73 cases (51 whole eyes, 19 slices, blocks, or portions of eyes, three corneal buttons) of mycotic keratitis at the Registry of Ophthalmic Pathology, Armed Forces Insti¬ tute of Pathology, during the period 1933 through 1966. Two thirds of the specimens originated in southern or southwestern states or from tropical countries of Africa or South America. Assessment of clinical data showed that men outnumbered women 3:1; most infections began during the warm months of the year; trauma, usually a su¬ perficial trivial wound, glaucoma, or a vari¬ ety of corneal disease usually preceded the onset of mycotic keratitis; a large number of patients had been treated with topical antibiotics or steroids. Because all specimens had been fixed in formaldehyde solution, culture was not pos¬ sible and the diagnosis of mycotic infection
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