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We present two cases of patients with sphenoid sinus fungal ball who developed headaches and vision loss. One patient had symptoms of IIIrd cranial nerve palsy and the other partial visual field impairment. After a timely sphenoidotomy, both patients recovered fully, with resolution of all symptoms.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec id=\"S0022215109004241_sec4\"><jats:title>Conclusion:<\/jats:title><jats:p>These two cases of sphenoid fungal ball in conjunction with vision loss suggest that the otolaryngologist should keep this disease in mind even when symptoms are nonspecific. 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