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Microbial Keratitis in Contact Lens Wearers

Microbial keratitis (MK) is an inflammation of the cornea with sight-threatening potential. It can lead to serious visual impairments followed by permanent visual loss if untreated. The predisposition factors for the MK include ocular surface disease, ocular trauma, ocular surgery, contact lens (CL) wear and systemic diseases. CL wear is one of the most significant predisposition factor for CL ...

The incidence of contact lens-related microbial keratitis in Australia.

OBJECTIVE To establish the absolute risk of contact lens (CL)-related microbial keratitis, the incidence of vision loss and risk factors for disease. DESIGN A prospective, 12-month, population-based surveillance study. PARTICIPANTS New cases of CL-related microbial keratitis presenting in Australia over a 12-month period were identified through surveillance of all ophthalmic practitioners (...

Atypical contact lens-related keratitis

Contact lens induced keratitis associated with contact lens wear.

PURPOSE To evaluate clinical characteristics, risk factors, management and outcome of contact lens induced keratitis (CLIK) associated with contact lens wear. METHODS The study comprised all consecutive patients presenting with contact lens related presumed microbial keratitis during a 12-month period at our department. Detailed demographic data, type of contact lens, duration of lens wear, w...

Keratoplasty in Contact Lens Related Acanthamoeba Keratitis

Acanthamoeba keratitis (AK) infection is a rather frequently occurring disease all over the world which can still cause serious or even total loss of vision despite improved diagnostic and therapeutic options. It may cause mostly keratitis, scleritis or chorioretinitis in people with competent immune systems. It mainly affects contact lens wearers with poor hygiene. Corneal trauma due to foreig...