Indian Journal of Ophthalmology

REVIEW ARTICLE
Year
: 2017  |  Volume : 65  |  Issue : 10  |  Page : 912--919

Fungal keratitis: The Aravind experience


Venkatesh N Prajna1, Lalitha Prajna2, Srinivasan Muthiah1 
1 Cornea Clinic, Aravind Eye Hospital, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
2 Department of Ocular Microbiology, Aravind Eye Hospital, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India

Correspondence Address:
Venkatesh N Prajna
Department of Cornea and Refractive Surgery, Aravind Eye Hospitals and Postgraduate Institute of Ophthalmology, 1 Anna Nagar, Madurai - 625 020, Tamil Nadu
India

Research becomes very significant and meaningful when it addresses a significant public health problem of a region. Fungal keratitis is a serious problem affecting the agrarian poor and hence requires attention from public health specialists. The approach to a public health issue should focus not only on treatment but also prevention or at least show a significant thrust to reduce the morbidity of the problem. At our institution, we have developed a special interest in fungal keratitis and tried to study it in a multitude of aspects. As we put the pieces of the puzzle together, we believe that interest will be rekindled among policymakers, clinicians, microbiologists, pharmaceutical industry, and basic scientists to work together to join forces and take up an integrative approach to managing this problem. It is also believed that the article underscores the need and importance of having a focused approach to ensuring a successful career in clinical research.


How to cite this article:
Prajna VN, Prajna L, Muthiah S. Fungal keratitis: The Aravind experience.Indian J Ophthalmol 2017;65:912-919


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Prajna VN, Prajna L, Muthiah S. Fungal keratitis: The Aravind experience. Indian J Ophthalmol [serial online] 2017 [cited 2024 Mar 28 ];65:912-919
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