Contact Lens Induced Infections

The primary source of bacterial infections is poor contact lens cleansing regiments & poor hygiene of the patient. Patients who have existing blepharitis or dry eyes are more liable to infections, further complicating the situation. Disposable & frequent replacement contact lenses were developed to combat these problems. Other types of contact lens induced infections include sterile corneal infiltrates, acanthamoebic keratitis, & fungal keratitis.

The most commonly found contact lens induced infections are infectious bacterial keratitis & ulcers that are related to P. aeruginosa. P. aeruginosa keratitis can lead to corneal perforation & ultimate loss of vision. Sterile keratitis is mote common with disposable extended wear lenses, where as infectious keratitis is more common with re-usable extended wear contact lenses. Read more