Clinical and molecular diagnosis of Acanthamoeba keratitis in contact lens wearers in southern Brazil reveals the presence of an endosymbiont.
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DOI: 10.1007/s00436-022-07474-y
Abstract: Acanthamoeba keratitis (AK) is an infection that is mostly observed in contact lens wearers. It is often misdiagnosed causing delays in the administration of the correct treatment. The aim of this study was to report… read more here.
Keywords: contact lens; diagnosis; acanthamoeba; presence ... See more keywords
Compliance behaviour change in contact lens wearers: a randomised controlled trial
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DOI: 10.1038/s41433-020-1015-9
Abstract: Background Water exposure during contact lens wear has been associated with contact lens disease including microbial keratitis and sterile corneal infiltrates. Despite the documented risks, water exposure is common amongst lens wearers. This study aimed… read more here.
Keywords: storage; water; case; contact ... See more keywords
Determining the information needs of contact lens wearers for better education and more support: a qualitative study
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DOI: 10.1186/s12886-021-02085-0
Abstract: Background Designing educational interventions tailored to the needs of Contact Lens Wearers (CLWs) are important and necessary. The present study aimed to determine the information needs of CLWs to educate and provide information to them… read more here.
Keywords: information; information needs; study; needs contact ... See more keywords
Evaluation of corneal dendritic cell density and subbasal nerve density in contact lens wearers using IVCM: A systematic review and meta-analysis
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DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2023.1149803
Abstract: Purpose To evaluate the subclinical changes in corneal dendritic cell density (CDCD) and corneal subbasal nerve density (CSND) in asymptomatic contact lens (CL) wearers. Methods Databases including PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and Cochrane Central… read more here.
Keywords: density; meta analysis; analysis; contact lens ... See more keywords
The contact lens dry eyes questionnaire (CLDEQ-8) validation and ocular surface dysfunction among soft contact lens wearers.
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DOI: 10.5935/0004-2749.20220015
Abstract: PURPOSE To translate and validate the Contact Lens Dry Eyes Questionnaire (CLDEQ-8) to Portuguese language and to describe the impact of soft contact lenses on the ocular surface. METHODS We conducted a descriptive transversal study… read more here.
Keywords: ocular surface; soft contact; contact; lens wearers ... See more keywords