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Contact lens complications.

M A Turturro1, P M Paris, R Arffa

  • 1Emergency Medicine, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, PA.

The American Journal of Emergency Medicine
|May 1, 1990
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Contact lens complications frequently lead emergency department visits. This review outlines their causes, clinical signs, and management strategies for both soft and hard contact lens wearers.

Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Emergency Medicine

Background:

  • Contact lens wear is prevalent globally.
  • Complications arising from contact lens use are a significant cause of ocular morbidity.
  • Patients with contact lens-related complications often seek urgent care in emergency departments.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline the pathophysiology of contact lens complications.
  • To summarize the clinical presentations of conditions associated with soft and hard contact lens wear.
  • To provide guidelines for emergency department management of these complications.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of pathophysiology and clinical presentations.
  • Summary of current emergency department management strategies.
  • Synthesis of guidelines for care.

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Main Results:

  • Contact lens complications encompass a range of conditions affecting the cornea and other ocular structures.
  • Clinical presentations vary based on the type of lens (soft vs. hard) and the specific complication.
  • Effective emergency management requires prompt diagnosis and appropriate treatment to prevent vision loss.

Conclusions:

  • Understanding the pathophysiology and clinical signs is crucial for accurate diagnosis.
  • Standardized emergency department protocols can improve patient outcomes.
  • Early intervention and proper management are key to mitigating severe complications in contact lens wearers.