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N P Patel1, P J Savino, D A Weinberg
1Neuro-Ophthalmology Service, Wills Eye Hospital, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19107, USA.
Survey of Ophthalmology
|October 8, 1998
Summary
A soft contact lens worn for two years caused localized inflammation, leading to unilateral ptosis in a 56-year-old woman. Symptoms resolved after the contact lens was removed.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Ophthalmic pathology
Background:
- Soft contact lenses are widely used for vision correction.
- Prolonged wear of contact lenses can sometimes lead to ocular complications.
Observation:
- A 56-year-old woman developed unilateral ptosis.
- The condition was associated with a non-embedded soft contact lens worn for approximately two years.
Findings:
- The unilateral ptosis was attributed to localized inflammation and the physical presence of the soft contact lens.
- Complete resolution of symptoms occurred after double lid eversion and lens removal.
Implications:
- This case highlights a rare complication of prolonged soft contact lens wear.
- Ophthalmologists should consider contact lens-induced inflammation as a potential cause of unilateral ptosis.
- Prompt diagnosis and removal of the offending lens are crucial for symptom resolution.