A case of acanthamoeba keratitis as a result of a cosmetic contact lens.
OBJECTIVE
To describe a case of Acanthamoeba keratitis that resulted from a cosmetic contact lens purchased from an unlicensed vendor.


METHODS
Case report.


RESULTS
A 26-year-old man developed Acanthamoeba keratitis from a cosmetic contact lens and ultimately required a penetrating keratoplasty. The patient then developed angle-closure glaucoma and required a trabeculectomy.


CONCLUSIONS
This case shows the potential ocular danger involved with unauthorized sale of cosmetic contact lenses.
Gagnon
Michael R
MR
Department of Ophthalmology Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston Salem, NC 27157-1033, USA. mgagnon@wfubmc.edu
Walter
Keith A
KA
D000048:Acanthamoeba / Q000302:isolation & purification; D015823:Acanthamoeba Keratitis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000469:parasitology / Q000628:therapy; D000328:Adult; D000818:Animals; D000981:Antiprotozoal Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003261:Contact Lenses / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000469:parasitology*; D003358:Cosmetics / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D015948:Keratoplasty, Penetrating; D008297:Male; D016459:Prosthesis-Related Infections / Q000209:etiology* / Q000469:parasitology / Q000628:therapy
D000981:Antiprotozoal Agents; D003358:Cosmetics