Microbial keratitis in orthokeratology: the Australian experience
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Orthokeratology associated microbial keratitis.
PURPOSE To report the clinical course, microbiologic findings, treatment, and outcomes of overnight orthokeratology associated microbial keratitis. METHODS Four cases of overnight orthokeratology associated microbial keratitis are reported. RESULTS Four patients aged 14-23 years (mean 18 years) who had central or paracentral corneal ulcers were included. Visual acuity at presentation ranged...
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Clinical and Experimental Optometry
سال: 2007
ISSN: 0816-4622,1444-0938
DOI: 10.1111/j.1444-0938.2006.00105.x