The so-called “black fungus” sparked terror in the whole world, especially after it was linked to the Corona virus. Infection when exposed to fungal spores in the environment.

There are some people who are most susceptible to infection with the black fungus in the eyes and nose, Rhino-orbital mucormycosis, and they are:

• Patients with type 2 diabetes, especially those with a history of diabetic ketoacidosis.
• Patients with neutropenia (a type of white blood cell).
• Patients with hematologic malignancies.
• Long-term steroid users.
• Those taking immunosuppressive drugs.
• Those with a history of organ transplants.
• People with a history of multiple blood transfusions.

Symptoms of black fungus in the eye

According to one source, symptoms of this eye disease include:

• Swelling (fluid buildup around the eye).
• Exophthalmos.
• vision loss
• Paralysis or weakness of the muscles that move the eyes, causing difficulty moving the eyes or pain.

How to diagnose

Diagnosis is made by the following steps:

• Know the patient’s medical history.
• Learn about all the symptoms he is experiencing.
• physical examination.
• Do some necessary analysis.
• Taking a biopsy for examination in the laboratory using a microscope, or identifying it through a fungal culture.
• Undergoing CT scans of the sinuses, other facial areas, and lungs.

Treatment of black fungus in the eye

The treatment of black fungus in the eye depends mainly on giving the patient intravenous antifungal drugs, and one of the most popular prescribed drugs is amphoteracin-B, which is injected intravenously, in addition to other drugs.

The sources indicate the possibility of resorting to surgery to remove infected, dead tissue, and damaged skin.