Abstract
The most feared complications of contact lens wear are keratitis and infectious corneal ulceration. This article first defines terms for the clinical practitioner, and then describes and illustrates clinical presentation and management.
MeSH terms
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Bacterial Infections / diagnosis
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Bacterial Infections / etiology
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Contact Lenses / adverse effects*
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Contact Lenses, Extended-Wear / adverse effects
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Corneal Ulcer / diagnosis
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Corneal Ulcer / etiology
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Humans
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Hygiene
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Keratitis / diagnosis
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Keratitis / epidemiology
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Keratitis / etiology*
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Keratitis / therapy