Acanthamoeba Keratitis Related to Cosmetic Contact Lenses
Journal of the Korean Ophthalmological Society
;
: 991-994, 2007.
Article
in Korean
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ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
To report a rare case of Acanthamoeba keratitis in both eyes related to cosmetic contact lenses.METHODS:
A 17-year-old girl with a history of wearing cosmetic contact lenses presented with keratitis. She purchased cosmetic contact lenses on the internet, and used contact lens care system irregularly with tap water.RESULTS:
After analysis of the corneal scraping, the contact lenses and the storage solution, the organism Acanthamoeba was identified. The patient was treated with polyhexamethylene biguanide (PHMB) and chlorhexidine for 3 months, and recovered with normal visual acuity.CONCLUSIONS:
Poor hygiene and insufficient disinfection may be major risk factors for Acanthameoba keratitis in cosmetic contact lens wearers. The cosmetic contact lens user should receive professional advice before using these lenses, and this precaution must be communicated to the public.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Acanthamoeba
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Water
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Visual Acuity
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Acanthamoeba Keratitis
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Chlorhexidine
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Disinfection
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Hygiene
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Risk Factors
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Contact Lenses
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Internet
Type of study:
Etiology study
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Prognostic study
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Risk factors
Limits:
Adolescent
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Female
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Humans
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Journal of the Korean Ophthalmological Society
Year:
2007
Type:
Article
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