Present status of contact lens-induced corneal infections.
This article addresses the spectrum of corneal infections associated with contact lens wear. The status of bacterial, fungal, and Acanthamoeba keratitis is discussed as well as diagnosis and treatment for these infections.
Driebe
William T
WT
Cornea & External Diseases & Contact Lens Services, Department of Ophthalmology, University of Florida College of Medicine, Box 100284, J. Hillis Miller Health Center, 1600 Southwest Archer Road, Gainesville, FL 32610-0284, USA. bdriebe@eye1.eye.ufl.edu
D000562:Amebiasis / Q000209:etiology; D003261:Contact Lenses / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003316:Corneal Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D007634:Keratitis / Q000382:microbiology / Q000469:parasitology; D009181:Mycoses / Q000209:etiology; D016459:Prosthesis-Related Infections / Q000209:etiology*