Postoperative Rhizopus scleritis in a diabetic man.

A 50-year-old diabetic man developed necrotizing scleritis with adjacent keratitis 4 weeks after uncomplicated cataract extraction and intraocular lens implantation through a scleral tunnel incision. Cultures of the necrotic sclera grew Rizopus species. Severe destruction of the globe ensued despite topical, subconjunctival, and intravenous amphotericin B, in combination with hyperbaric oxygen therapy. Histopathological examination of the enucleated globe was consistent with Rhizopus infection. One year later, the patient was well without signs of recurrence.