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Acanthamoeba keratitis in soft contact lens wearers
Journal of the American Optometric Association
|June 1, 1987
Summary
Soft cosmetic contact lens wearers can develop Acanthamoeba keratitis. Contaminated contact lens solutions were identified as the cause in two cases, highlighting the need for preventative measures.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Microbiology
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Soft cosmetic contact lenses are increasingly popular.
- Contact lens solutions are critical for lens hygiene.
- Acanthamoeba is a protozoan parasite found in water and soil.
Observation:
- Two cases of Acanthamoeba keratitis in soft cosmetic contact lens wearers are reported.
- Corneal infection was diagnosed in both individuals.
- Contact lens solutions used by both patients were found to be contaminated.
Findings:
- Contaminated contact lens solutions can lead to Acanthamoeba keratitis.
- The clinical course and management of these infections are detailed.
- Specific risk factors predisposing contact lens wearers to Acanthamoeba infection are discussed.
Implications:
- Emphasizes the critical importance of sterile contact lens solutions.
- Highlights the need for stringent hygiene practices among contact lens wearers.
- Informs preventative strategies to reduce the incidence of Acanthamoeba keratitis in contact lens users.