Eye Infections, Fungal

**Definition:** Infection by a variety of fungi, usually through four possible mechanisms: superficial infection producing conjunctivitis, keratitis, or lacrimal obstruction; extension of infection from neighboring structures - skin, paranasal sinuses, nasopharynx; direct introduction during surgery or accidental penetrating trauma; or via the blood or lymphatic routes in patients with underlying mycoses.

**Tree numbers:** - C01.150.703.320 - C01.375.450 - C11.294.450

**Synonyms:** - Mycotic Infections, Ocular - Fungal Eye Infections - Mycosis, Ocular - Ocular Infections, Fungal - Oculomycosis