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Background Corneal ulcers are an important cause of blindness and fungal corneal ulcers are common in Karnataka. Trauma is an important predisposing factor for fungal corneal ulcers. Laboratory diagnosis of corneal ulcer etiology is important for prevention and treatment. Methods In this present cross sectional study, all patients with signs and symptoms of fungal corneal ulceration presenting to the Department of Ophthalmology, K.R. Hospital Mysore, from March 2021 to September 2022 were evaluated. Sociodemographic data and information pertaining to risk factors were recorded, all patients were clinically examined, and corneal cultures and scrapings were sent.

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