title: Intracorneal hemorrhage secondary to aphakic contact lens wear.
abstract: Two cases of intracorneal hemorrhage developing as a complication of aphakic contact lens use are reported. Patient 1 had a penetrating keratoplasty to restore vision and therefore the histologic examination could be performed on the corneal button. In patient 2 the contact lens use was discontinued with partial resolution of the intracorneal hemorrhage and the patient then underwent a secondary intraocular lens implantation with good visual results.
authors.affiliation: Department of Ophthalmology, Tulane University Medical Center, New Orleans, LA 70112.
authors.forename: A K
authors.initials: AK
authors.lastname: al-Hussaini
authors.forename: M H
authors.initials: MH
authors.lastname: Friedlander
authors.forename: Z A
authors.initials: ZA
authors.lastname: Karcioglu
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001036:Aphakia, Postcataract / Q000150:complications* / Q000628:therapy; D003262:Contact Lenses, Extended-Wear / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003263:Contact Lenses, Hydrophilic / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003316:Corneal Diseases / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D005130:Eye Hemorrhage / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D015948:Keratoplasty, Penetrating; D007910:Lenses, Intraocular; D008297:Male; D014792:Visual Acuity