Fungal keratitis in a daily disposable soft contact lens wearer

A case of fungal keratitis was diagnosed in a young female who had been wearing daily disposable soft contact lenses for 2 Years. No risk factor was demonstrated and specific treatment was effective. This case emphasizes that patients must be aware of the importance of hygiene as daily disposable co...

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Published inJournal français d'ophtalmologie Vol. 27; no. 4; p. 401
Main Authors Le Liboux, M-J, Ibara, S A, Quinio, D, Moalic, E
Format Journal Article
LanguageFrench
Published France 01.04.2004
Subjects
Adult
Contact Lenses - adverse effects
Disposable Equipment
Eye Infections, Fungal - etiology
Female
Fusarium
Humans
Keratitis - etiology
Keratitis - microbiology
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Summary:A case of fungal keratitis was diagnosed in a young female who had been wearing daily disposable soft contact lenses for 2 Years. No risk factor was demonstrated and specific treatment was effective. This case emphasizes that patients must be aware of the importance of hygiene as daily disposable contact lenses must be discarded daily.
ISSN:0181-5512