Acanthamoeba Keratitis Related to Orthokeratology Contact Lens
Journal of the Korean Ophthalmological Society
;
: 328-331, 2007.
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in Korean
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ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
To report 4 cases of Acanthamoeba keratitis related to orthokeratology lens overnight wear.METHODS:
Four patients had histories of overnight orthkeratology lens wear of 10 months to 3 years when they presented with corneal ulcers.RESULTS:
The organism isolated by corneal scraping was Aanthamoeba. The patients were treated with polyhexamethylene biguanide (PHMB), and chlorhexidine, resulting in a resolution of ocular inflammation.CONCLUSION:
The risk of Acanthamoeba keratitis as a potential complication of overnight orthkeratology should be considered.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Ulcer
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Acanthamoeba
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Acanthamoeba Keratitis
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Chlorhexidine
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Inflammation
Limits:
Humans
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Journal of the Korean Ophthalmological Society
Year:
2007
Type:
Article
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