1. Myth: EYE REMOVAL SURGERY IS A MUST IN EVERY CASE

Fact:  Eye removal surgery is not needed in a maximum number of cases and in fact, may not give any additional benefit.

2. Myth: VISION LOSS OCCURS DUE TO THE FUNGUS ENTERING THE EYEDIRECTLY

Fact: Most of the cases of vision loss happen because of blockage of the blood supply and not due to the entry of the fungus into the eyes. In fact, in most cases, the fungus does not enter into the eyes.

3. Myth: SURGERY IS THE ONLY CURE FOR ALL CASES OF EYE INVOLVEMENT

Fact: Apart from surgery, we have injections that can be given to eliminate the fungus from around the eyes which also gives a good response.

4. Myth: SWELLING AND PROTRUSION OF THE EYES INDICATES AN UNCONTROLLABLE DISEASE

Fact: Most of the time there is inflammation or swelling near the eyes and not the presence of fungus which can be controlled and reversed by minimal surgery and medications.

5. Myth: THE EYE PROBLEM DOES NOT RESPOND TO MEDICATIONS

Fact: The swelling and inflammation-related issues can stop progressing and even reverse with proper antifungal medications.

6. Myth: TACKLING THE SINUS PROBLEM DOES NOT CURE THE EYE PROBLEM

Fact: Performing a good sinus clearance helps in cure by reducing the fungal load and thus benefits in the resolution of the eye problem

Dr. Ramesh Murthy, Ophthalmologist and Oculoplasty Surgeon, Pune