Review of Contact Lens–Related Complications. (November 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Lim, Chris H. L.; Stapleton, Fiona; Mehta, Jodhbir S.
• Is Part Of: Eye & contact lens. Volume 44(2018)Supplement 2
• Publication Date: 2018-11
• Subjects: Contact lens complications -- Contact lens infections -- Microbial keratitis -- Hypoxia -- Inflammation -- Allergy -- Toxic -- Dry eye -- Discomfort -- Mechanical; Contact lenses -- Periodicals; Intraocular lenses -- Periodicals; Orthokeratology -- Periodicals; Anterior segment (Eye) -- Diseases -- Periodicals; 617.7523
• DOI: 10.1097/ICL.0000000000000481
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1542-2321

Abstract

Abstract : Abstract: The purpose of this article is to provide a review of existing literature describing complications with contemporary contact lenses and their management. It is envisioned that this will serve as a useful summary of noninfectious and infectious complications associated with contact lens wear.