Pediatr. praxi. 2010;11(1):49-50

Innocent contact lenses

MUDr.Pavel Němec, Bc.Žofie Schneiderwindová
Oční klinika 1. LF UK a ÚVN, Praha

Contact lenses usually serve the same corrective purpose as glasses. The large majority of contact lens wearers enjoy the benefits of

comfort and excellent vision without experiencing any significant ill effects. Bacterial ulcer and keratitis is one of the most serious complications.

In our case report we present the case of bacterial ulcer in our 17-year old patient.

Keywords: contact lenses, contact lens-related complications, bacterial corneal ulcer

Published: March 1, 2010  Show citation

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    1. Ventocilla M. Contact Lens Complications. eMedicine, 2006: 9(8).
    2. Cheng KH, Leung SL, Hoekman HW, et al. Incidence of contact-lens-associated microbial keratitis and its related morbidity. Lancet 1999; 354(9174): 181-185. Go to original source... Go to PubMed...

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