미용 콘택트렌즈와 연관된 아칸트아메바 각막염

• 영문명: Acanthamoeba Keratitis Related to Cosmetic Contact Lenses
• 발행기관: 대한안과학회
• 저자명: 박영민 한태원 최시환 이종수 이지은,Young Min Park, M.D., Tae Won Hahn, M.D., Si Hwan Choi, M.D., Jong Soo Lee, M.D., Ji Eun Lee, M.D.
• 간행물 정보: 『대한안과학회지』Ophthalmological Society,volume48,number7, 991~994쪽, 전체 4쪽
• 주제분류: 의약학 > 기타의약학
• 파일형태: PDF
• 발행일자: 2007.07.31

영문 초록

Purpose: To report a rare case of Acanthamoeba keratitis in both eyes related to cosmetic contact lenses. Methods: A 17-year-old girl with a history of wearing cosmetic contact lenses presented with keratitis. She purchased cosmetic contact lenses on the internet, and used contact lens care system irregularly with tap water. Results: After analysis of the corneal scraping, the contact lenses and the storage solution, the organism Acanthamoeba was identified. The patient was treated with polyhexamethylene biguanide (PHMB) and chlorhexidine for 3 months, and recovered with normal visual acuity. Conclusions: Poor hygiene and insufficient disinfection may be major risk factors for Acanthameoba keratitis in cosmetic contact lens wearers. The cosmetic contact lens user should receive professional advice before using these lenses, and this precaution must be communicated to the public.

키워드

Acanthamoeba keratitis, Contact lens care system, Cosmetic contact lens