J Korean Ophthalmol Soc.
2007 Feb;48(2):328-331.
Acanthamoeba Keratitis Related to Orthokeratology Contact Lens
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- 1The Department of Ophthalmology, College of Medicine, Pusan National University, Pusan, Korea. ongsool@pusan.ac.kr
- 2Apgujung St. Mary's Eye Center, Seoul, Korea.
- 3The Department of Parasitology, College of Medicine, Pusan National University, Pusan, Korea.
Abstract
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PURPOSE: To report 4 cases of Acanthamoeba keratitis related to orthokeratology lens overnight wear.
METHODS
Four patients had histories of overnight orthkeratology lens wear of 10 months to 3 years when they presented with corneal ulcers.
RESULTS
The organism isolated by corneal scraping was Aanthamoeba. The patients were treated with polyhexamethylene biguanide (PHMB), and chlorhexidine, resulting in a resolution of ocular inflammation.
CONCLUSION
The risk of Acanthamoeba keratitis as a potential complication of overnight orthkeratology should be considered.
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