| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4003625 | American Journal of Ophthalmology | 2010 | 9 Pages |
Abstract
The 2 recent outbreaks of atypical contact lens-related keratitis have reinforced the value of tertiary care eye care centers in detecting early rises in rare infections and the power of adaptable, well-designed epidemiologic investigations. Although Fusarium keratitis has declined significantly with the recall of Renu with MoistureLoc (Bausch & Lomb Inc.), the persistence of Acanthamoeba keratitis demands fundamental changes in contact lens hygiene practices, inclusion of Acanthamoeba as a test organism, and contact lens disinfectant test regimens for all contact lens-related pathogens that are verifiably reflective of end user contact lens wear complications.
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Authors
Elmer Y. Tu, Charlotte E. Joslin,