title: Histochemical analysis of bandage contact lens precipitates.
abstract: Contact lens deposits have been reported previously with extended wear of soft contact lenses, with proteins, lipids, mucous, and various salts such as chloride, potassium and calcium being deposited on the lens surface [1]. We report an unusual case of precipitates on the surface of a bandage contact lens (BCL) following intensive treatment with topical preservative free artificial tears. Evaluation included microscopic and histochemical analysis of the BCL. We have also reviewed the literature for previous reports of contact lens precipitates.
authors.affiliation: Birmingham and Midland Eye Centre, Dudley Road, Birmingham B18 7QH, UK. maged.nessim@blueyonder.co.uk
authors.forename: Maged
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Nessim
authors.forename: Suresh K
authors.initials: SK
authors.lastname: Pandey
authors.forename: Liliana
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Werner
authors.forename: Musadiq
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Mohammed
authors.forename: Vinod
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Kumar
mesh_terms: D003263:Contact Lenses, Hydrophilic / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003316:Corneal Diseases / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D009883:Ophthalmic Solutions / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D009883:Ophthalmic Solutions