J Korean Ophthalmol Soc.  1996 May;37(5):901-907.

Pseudomonas Keratitis Due to Mishandling of Soft Contact lenses

• Jeon SK
• Tchah HW

Abstract

Causative bacterias of keratitis due to mishandling of contact lenses are mainly Gram negative rods, and large percentage of them are Pseudomonas. We experienced 6 cases of culture-proven Pseudomonas keratitis due to mishandling of soft contact lenses and wetting solution can be cultured. They are lack of education as how handle the contact lenses safely. And they did not done disinfection of the soft contact lens cases. To prevent contact lens related keratitis, we think it is very important for users to know its possible complication and how to use it and disinfect it safely.

Keyword

Contact lens; Disinfection of lens cases; Mishandling of contact lnnses; Pseudomonas Keratitis

MeSH Terms

Bacteria
Contact Lenses
Contact Lenses, Hydrophilic*
Disinfection
Education
Keratitis*
Pseudomonas*