Corneal subepithelial opacities associated with inappropriate contact lens care.
OBJECTIVE
To report two cases of corneal subepithelial opacities, which may be related to improper lens care by the patients.


METHODS
Slit-lamp examination and monitoring of contact lens care procedures.


RESULTS
Two female patients experienced similar symptoms of soreness, blurring, and red eyes after wearing soft contact lenses. Slit-lamp examinations demonstrated numerous subepithelial opacities in the central cornea. Both patients used the same kind of cleaner (MiraFlow) inappropriately, which resulted in the possibility of residual cleaner remaining in the lenses. The symptoms and signs gradually subsided after discontinued use of soft contact lens and application of topical steroid.


CONCLUSIONS
Residual MiraFlow in soft contact lenses may result in corneal subepithelial opacities.
Ding
P C
PC
Department of Ophthalmology, Kaohsiung Medical University, Taiwan.
Lin
C P
CP
D000328:Adult; D003263:Contact Lenses, Hydrophilic / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003316:Corneal Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans