Clinical utility of cytology for diagnostic and therapeutic approach in a case of fungal keratitis

Introduction:The cornea is one of the lenses that are part of the outer tunic of the eye.Its main function is to provide a large part of the diopter power in the optical system, it also has a barrier function against trauma and infection.Keratitis is an inflammation of the cornea whose cause can be infectious (viruses, bacteria, fungi and parasites) or non-infectious (trauma or autoimmune diseases).Objective: To present a method of rapid recognition of the causative agent of keratitis helping to a timely targeted treatment.Conclusions: Infectious keratitis can trigger vision loss by not being treated in time, for this reason, the diagnosis of the causative agent is important for the initiation of appropriate treatment.