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    • Soft contact lens wear is common, and complications can arise from lens care products.
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    Observation:

    • Three patients using preserved solutions for soft contact lens disinfection developed recurrent acute red eye.
    • Symptoms included follicular conjunctivitis, punctate keratitis, and subepithelial infiltrates, mimicking adenoviral keratoconjunctivitis.
    • Episodes resolved upon lens discontinuation and recurred upon reinsertion.

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    • Switching to thermal disinfection with unpreserved saline tablets prevented recurrence of the syndrome.
    • The syndrome is likely a toxic or allergic reaction to preservatives in disinfecting solutions.

    Implications:

    • Discontinuation of lens wear and changing disinfection methods are crucial for managing this contact lens-related eye condition.
    • Ophthalmologists should consider preservative reactions in patients with recurrent red eye associated with soft contact lens use.
    • Educating patients on proper contact lens hygiene and disinfection alternatives is essential.