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KMID : 0360220070480020328
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Journal of the Korean Ophthalmological Society
2007 Volume.48 No. 2 p.328 ~ p.331
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Acanthamoeba Keratitis Related to Orthokeratology Contact Lens
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Lee Ji-Eun
Hahn Tae-Won
Yu Hak-Sun
Lee Jong-Soo
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Abstract
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Purpose: To report 4 cases of Acanthamoeba keratitis related to orthokeratology lens overnight wear.
Methods: Four patients had histories of overnight orthkeratology lens wear of 10 months to 3 years when they presented with corneal ulcers.
Results: The organism isolated by corneal scraping was Aanthamoeba. The patients were treated with polyhexamethylene biguanide (PHMB), and chlorhexidine, resulting in a resolution of ocular inflammation.
Conclusion: The risk of Acanthamoeba keratitis as a potential complication of overnight orthkeratology should be considered. J Korean Ophthalmol Soc 48(2):328-331, 2007
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KEYWORD
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Acanthamoeba keratitis, Chlorhexidine, Orthokeratology, Polyhexamethylene biguanide, PHMB
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