Hypopyon Iridocyclitis Associated with Extended-Wear Soft Contact Lenses

Hypopyon Iridocyclitis Associated with Extended-Wear Soft Contact Lenses

Two patients had corneal erosions and hypopyon iridocyclitis associated with continuous wear of aphakic soft contact lenses. Both patients were treated with cycloplegia and patching without antibiotics or corticosteroids. Both patients fully recovered.

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Veröffentlicht in:American journal of ophthalmology 1982-04, Vol.93 (4), p.519-520
Hauptverfasser: Snyder, David A., Litinsky, Steven M., Gelender, Henry
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Anterior Chamber
Aphakia, Postcataract - therapy
Contact Lenses, Hydrophilic - adverse effects
Female
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Suppuration - etiology
Time Factors
Uveitis, Anterior - etiology
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Zusammenfassung:Two patients had corneal erosions and hypopyon iridocyclitis associated with continuous wear of aphakic soft contact lenses. Both patients were treated with cycloplegia and patching without antibiotics or corticosteroids. Both patients fully recovered.
ISSN:0002-9394
1879-1891
DOI:10.1016/0002-9394(82)90144-1