[Nystatin in the treatment of candidal conjunctivitis].

The author presents the case-history of a 19-year-old female patient with subacute bilateral conjunctivitis, where based on repeated cultivation form the conjunctival sac Candida albicans was proved as the aetiological agent. After the application of Nystatin (Fungicidin Spofa ointment, dragée) marked immediate improvement of the clinical finding was recorded and gradual regression of follicles and tarsal squamous hyperplasia. The author discusses possible types of mycotic conjunctivitis with regard to the character of the inflammation, the aetiological agent and treatment.