Fungal corneal ulcer, with excessive vascularization. Keratitis is a general term meaning any inflammation of the cornea. The term fungal keratitis refers to a corneal infection caused by fungi. One type of fungus that can infect the cornea is Fusarium.
Where do the Stones come from? Suiseki Stones are legally collected from a variety of streams and rivers across the world. Different rivers tend to create their own unique stone style due to the ecology of the river and the way in which the water develops the stones over time.
The best-known springstone mines are in the Mvurwi area in northern Zimbabwe (raw stone and polished stone shown). Leopard rock comes from a few small mines in Nyanga, eastern Zimbabwe and gets its name from the black spots (raw stone pictured).