Underestimated risks for bacterial keratitis in contact lens usage

E. Marinova, D. Dabov, Y. Zdravkov, E. Naseva
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Objective: The purpose of our research is to emphasize the role of underestimated predisposing conditions for microbial keratitis in contact lens users, to draw attention to the complications of wearing contact lenses without ophthalmic examination, and to offer a short questionnaire for fast and easy estimation of the risk factors for bacterial keratitis. Methods: A series of 23 cases of healthy young individuals, treated for bacterial keratitis, provoked а research on the predisposing factors for its development. Results: 55% of the patients had started to wear contact lenses without specific examination. 75% had made mistakes in the hygiene and storage of the lenses. We identified risk factors for development of bacterial keratitis in all cases. Conclusions: A thorough anamnesis and ophthalmic examination are crucial in decision making about contact lens wearing because they could reveal some of the predisposing conditions for the occurrence of ocular complications. The usage of contact lenses without a prescription poses health risks and could have a negative impact on the social and healthcare system.
隐形眼镜使用中细菌性角膜炎的风险估计不足
目的:我们研究的目的是强调被低估的微生物性角膜炎易感条件在隐形眼镜使用者中的作用,提请人们注意在没有眼科检查的情况下佩戴隐形眼镜的并发症,并提供一份简短的调查问卷,以便快速简便地估计细菌性角膜炎的危险因素。方法:对23例接受细菌性角膜炎治疗的健康年轻人进行一系列研究,探讨其发展的易感因素。结果:55%的患者在没有进行特定检查的情况下就开始佩戴隐形眼镜。75%的人在镜片的卫生和储存方面犯了错误。我们确定了所有病例中细菌性角膜炎发生的危险因素。结论:彻底的记忆和眼科检查对佩戴隐形眼镜的决策至关重要,因为它们可以揭示眼部并发症发生的一些诱因。在没有处方的情况下使用隐形眼镜会带来健康风险,并可能对社会和医疗系统产生负面影响。
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Romanian Biotechnological Letters
Romanian Biotechnological Letters 生物-生物工程与应用微生物
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