Sophie J Bakri1, Ahmed F Omar. 1. Department of Ophthalmology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN 55905, USA. Bakri.sophie@mayo.edu
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To report a case of scleral buckle infection by Alternaria fungus. CASE REPORT: A 75-year-old male who underwent rhegmatogenous retinal detachment repair 11 years ago developed a scleral buckle infection during the course of serial injections of bevacizumab for the treatment of wet age-related macular degeneration. Removal of the scleral buckle was done and culture results revealed Alternaria species. RESULTS: The infected scleral buckle was removed and the patient received oral voriconazole. The patient's best corrected visual acuity changed from 20/50 preoperatively to 20/150 six months after the procedure. CONCLUSION: Alternaria species may be encountered as a cause of scleral buckle infection.
OBJECTIVE: To report a case of scleral buckle infection by Alternaria fungus. CASE REPORT: A 75-year-old male who underwent rhegmatogenous retinal detachment repair 11 years ago developed a scleral buckle infection during the course of serial injections of bevacizumab for the treatment of wet age-related macular degeneration. Removal of the scleral buckle was done and culture results revealed Alternaria species. RESULTS: The infected scleral buckle was removed and the patient received oral voriconazole. The patient's best corrected visual acuity changed from 20/50 preoperatively to 20/150 six months after the procedure. CONCLUSION: Alternaria species may be encountered as a cause of scleral buckle infection.