Conjunctival Rhinosporidiosis - A Report

Abstract : This is a report about two cases of conjunctival rhinosporidiosis presented to our department. Though Rhinosporidiosis is endemic in southern parts of Tamilnadu, incidences of ocular manifestations are rare now days, probably because of increased sanitation. Purpose of this report is that one should keep in mind about conjunctival rhinosporidiosis, when treating conjunctival polypoid mass(1) as it may mimic a burst chalazion. Keyword :Conjunctival polypoid mass, Rhinosporidium seeberi, Rhinosporidiosis