PURPOSE: To describe the current management of Acanthamoeba keratitis (AK). DESIGN:
A perspective based on the literature and author experience. RESULTS: Early diagnosis …

Infectious keratitis (IK) represents the leading cause of corneal blindness worldwide,
particularly in developing countries. A good outcome of IK is contingent upon timely and …

Contact lens-related complications are common, affecting around one third of wearers,
although most are mild and easily managed. Contact lenses have well-defined anatomical …

AIM To define the clinical and microbiological profile of bacterial keratitis at the Jules Gonin
Eye Hospital and to test the in vitro bacterial resistance. METHODS Patients presenting with …

OBJECTIVE: To study the distribution, current trends, and patterns of resistance to
antimicrobial agents of bacterial keratitis isolates in South Florida. DESIGN: Retrospective …

Endophthalmitis is an inflammatory reaction of intraocular fluids or tissues. Infectious
endophthalmitis is one of the most serious complications of ophthalmic surgery …

Purpose: This article reviews the effects of the increase in bacterial resistance on the
treatment of ocular infections. Design: Interpretive assessment. Methods: Literature review …

Purpose Acanthamoeba keratitis is a severe, often sight threatening, corneal infection which
in Western countries is predominantly seen in daily wear of contact lenses. This review aims …

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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 …