Abstract | PURPOSE: METHODS: Four patients had histories of overnight wearing of orthokeratology lenses when they presented with corneal ulcers. They had used a contact lens care system irregularly with tap water. RESULTS: CONCLUSION: The risk of Acanthamoeba keratitis as a potential complication of overnight orthokeratology should be considered, especially in patients with over one-year duration of contact lens wearing. Careful contact lens management is needed and tap-water rinsing should be eliminated from the lens care regimen.
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Authors | Ji-Eun Lee, Tae Won Hahn, Boo Sup Oum, Hee Young Choi, Hak Sun Yu, Jong Soo Lee |
Journal | International ophthalmology
(Int Ophthalmol)
Vol. 27
Issue 1
Pg. 45-9
(Feb 2007)
ISSN: 0165-5701 [Print] Netherlands |
PMID | 17377749
(Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
- Anti-Infective Agents, Local
- Biguanides
- polihexanide
- Chlorhexidine
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Topics |
- Acanthamoeba Keratitis
(drug therapy, etiology, pathology, physiopathology)
- Adolescent
- Anti-Infective Agents, Local
(therapeutic use)
- Biguanides
(therapeutic use)
- Chlorhexidine
(therapeutic use)
- Circadian Rhythm
- Contact Lenses
(adverse effects)
- Drug Therapy, Combination
- Female
- Humans
- Male
- Visual Acuity
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