Etiological and Clinical Features of Contact Lens-Associated Microbial Keratitis.
Ibrahim Inan HarbiyeliDilek ÇelebiElif ErdemFiliz KibarMeltem YağmurPublished in: Turkish journal of ophthalmology (2022)
Mistakes in CL use are a frequent predisposing factor in patients with CLAMK. Informing CL users in detail about CL usage and cleaning may reduce the frequency of these mistakes and thus infections. Current antibiotic options that should be preferred in empirical treatment remain largely effective against likely pathogens. Favorable visual outcomes can be obtained in most cases with detailed diagnostic examination and appropriate treatment approaches.