Fungal Keratitis: Diagnostic Characteristics of the Potassium Hydroxide Preparation With Calcofluor White in Northern California

Conclusions: The observed sensitivity and specificity of the KOH–CFW preparation are significantly lower than many previously reported values. In regions with low incidence of fungal keratitis, the KOH–CFW preparation may have diagnostic performance similar to that of the clinical impression formed only on the basis of history and physical examination.
Source: Cornea - Category: Opthalmology Tags: Basic Investigation Source Type: research