“Mucormycosis was a rare health concern, but the cases have gone up during the pandemic though people are clueless on the treatment required. Some patients do not understand the importance of the surgery at an earlier stage. It becomes difficult for the patients to accept refacing and changes on the face. Our team of psychologists have also been pooled in to provide counselling and educate them on procedures available for them post-surgery,” said Dr Triveni, senior consultant, general ophthalmologist, at Dr Agarwal’s Eye Hospital.