Acanthamoeba keratitis in soft contact lens wearers.

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1987

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Dornic Di, Thomas C. Wolf, Dillon Wh, Bobby Christensen, Deem Cd

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Protozoa AcanthamoebaKeratoconusSoft ContactOphthalmologyMedicineContact DermatitisOcular PathologyInfection ControlContact Lens SolutionsDeveloped Corneal InfectionParasitology

Abstract

Two wearers of soft cosmetic contact lenses developed corneal infection by the protozoa Acanthamoeba. Contact lens solutions were found to be contaminated in both cases. The clinical course and management are described in this report. Factors that may predispose contact lens wearers to infection by Acanthamoeba and preventative measures are discussed.