Bilateral simultaneous Pseudomonas keratitis with myopic extended-wear contact lenses. 1987

I A Shivitz

Bacterial keratitis is reported more frequently in the literature with the use of extended-wear contact lenses. This report describes a case of bilateral simultaneous pseudomonas keratitis in an elderly patient wearing extended-wear contact lenses for correction of myopia. The lenses were not properly disinfected prior to the development of the corneal ulcers. When bacterial keratitis is suspected with the use of extended-wear contact lenses, prompt diagnosis and treatment are necessary. Appropriate microbiologic testing of the contact lenses, lens cases, and lens solutions should also be undertaken.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D007634 Keratitis Inflammation of the cornea. Keratitides
D011552 Pseudomonas Infections Infections with bacteria of the genus PSEUDOMONAS. Infections, Pseudomonas,Pseudomonas aeruginosa Infection,Infection, Pseudomonas,Pseudomonas Infection,Pseudomonas aeruginosa Infections
D003262 Contact Lenses, Extended-Wear Hydrophilic contact lenses worn for an extended period or permanently. Contact Lens, Extended-Wear,Contact Lens, Extended Wear,Contact Lenses, Extended Wear,Extended-Wear Contact Lens,Extended-Wear Contact Lenses,Lens, Extended-Wear Contact,Lenses, Extended-Wear Contact
D003263 Contact Lenses, Hydrophilic Soft, supple contact lenses made of plastic polymers which interact readily with water molecules. Many types are available, including continuous and extended-wear versions, which are gas-permeable and easily sterilized. Lenses, Contact, Hydrophilic,Soft Contact Lenses,Hydrophilic Contact Lens,Soft Contact Lens,Contact Lens, Hydrophilic,Contact Lens, Soft,Contact Lenses, Soft,Hydrophilic Contact Lenses,Lens, Hydrophilic Contact,Lens, Soft Contact,Lenses, Hydrophilic Contact,Lenses, Soft Contact
D003320 Corneal Ulcer Loss of epithelial tissue from the surface of the cornea due to progressive erosion and necrosis of the tissue; usually caused by bacterial, fungal, or viral infection. Keratitis, Ulcerative,Keratitides, Ulcerative,Ulcer, Corneal,Ulcerative Keratitides,Ulcerative Keratitis
D005260 Female Females
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D000368 Aged A person 65 years of age or older. For a person older than 79 years, AGED, 80 AND OVER is available. Elderly

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