What Researchers Did
Researchers reported a case of postoperative Rhizopus scleritis in a 50-year-old diabetic man following uncomplicated cataract extraction.
What They Found
A 50-year-old diabetic man developed necrotizing scleritis and adjacent keratitis 4 weeks after cataract surgery, with cultures confirming Rhizopus species. Despite aggressive treatment including topical, subconjunctival, and intravenous amphotericin B with hyperbaric oxygen therapy, severe globe destruction ensued, necessitating enucleation, though the patient was well 1 year later without recurrence.
Canadian Relevance
This study has no direct Canadian connection as it reports on a single case from outside Canada.
Study Limitations
As a single case report, the findings are not generalizable to a broader patient population.