title: Microbial keratitis associated with plano tinted contact lenses.
abstract: The use of plano contact lenses for cosmetic purposes is a recent phenomenon. We report five cases of severe microbial keratitis associated with the use of these lenses. This subpopulation of patients who possess no refractive error are at risk of developing severe complications from contact lens wear. We have identified several issues which should be addressed by eye care professionals and regulatory agencies.
authors.affiliation: Department of Ophthalmology, University of Arizona College of Medicine, Tucson 85724.
authors.forename: R W
authors.initials: RW
authors.lastname: Snyder
authors.forename: M B
authors.initials: MB
authors.lastname: Brenner
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Wiley
authors.forename: R W
authors.initials: RW
authors.lastname: Yee
authors.forename: M S
authors.initials: MS
authors.lastname: Gradus
authors.forename: G S
authors.initials: GS
authors.lastname: Mackman
mesh_terms: D015823:Acanthamoeba Keratitis / Q000209:etiology; D000328:Adult; D000818:Animals; D003116:Color; D003261:Contact Lenses / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003320:Corneal Ulcer / Q000382:microbiology; D004754:Enterobacter; D004756:Enterobacteriaceae Infections / Q000209:etiology; D015818:Eye Infections, Bacterial / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007634:Keratitis / Q000382:microbiology*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011552:Pseudomonas Infections / Q000209:etiology; D014792:Visual Acuity