Corneal infiltrates associated with disposable extended wear soft contact lenses: a report of nine cases

CLAO J. 1990 Oct-Dec;16(4):269-72.

Abstract

We report nine cases of corneal infiltrates and/or ulceration in patients using disposable extended wear contact lenses. None of the nine patients had worn the lenses more than the recommended 7 days. Cultures were performed on six of the patients; all cultures were negative. One of the six cultured patients had been treated with topical antibiotics prior to culture. All responded promptly to cessation of lens wear and topical antibiotic therapy. Although all of the infiltrates/ulcers were paracentral, none of the patients sustained any permanent visual loss.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
  • Contact Lenses, Extended-Wear / adverse effects*
  • Corneal Ulcer / drug therapy
  • Corneal Ulcer / etiology*
  • Disposable Equipment
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Keratitis / drug therapy
  • Keratitis / etiology*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Retrospective Studies
  • Visual Acuity

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents