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Owusu KG, Asiamah R, Asare KK, Birikorang E, Kyei S. Care practices of contact lens solutions and microbial contamination among wearers in Ghana. Cont Lens Anterior Eye 2024:102252. [PMID: 38890070 DOI: 10.1016/j.clae.2024.102252] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2023] [Revised: 04/26/2024] [Accepted: 06/12/2024] [Indexed: 06/20/2024]
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PURPOSE This study sought to assess contact lens solutions care practices, and their microbial contamination among contact lens wearers in Ghana and to profile their antibiotic susceptibility pattern. METHODS The study employed a biphasic approach which involved a cross-sectional design that investigated participants' habits related to care for the solutions with a two-part questionnaire and a microbiological analysis of samples of contact lens care solutions of the participants for microbial contamination. A snowball sampling method provided access to 32 different contact lens wearers in four care facilities in Ghana. In most cases, the participants had no pre-existing familial relationship with each other or with the care facilities. RESULTS Out of 32 samples of contact lens solutions, 30 were tested for microbial contamination. A total of 23 (76.67 %) samples of contact lens solution were found to be contaminated with Enterobacter sp. (34.80 %), Pseudomonas sp. (21.70 %), Bacilli sp. (21.70 %), Klebsiella sp. (17.20 %), and Escherichia coli (4.60 %). The duration of solution storage in the open bottle and nonadherence to manufacturer instructions for solution storage showed a statistically significant association with microbial contamination (p ≤ 0.05). CONCLUSION Contact lens care solutions have been found to harbour multiple antibiotic-resistant bacteria that are potentially pathogenic to the corneal surface. The contamination is associated with some unhealthy solution-care practices among wearers.
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- Kwame Gyimah Owusu
- Department of Optometry and Vision Science, College of Health and Allied Sciences, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana
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- Department of Optometry and Vision Science, College of Health and Allied Sciences, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana
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- Biomedical and Clinical Research Centre, College of Health and Allied Sciences, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana
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- Department of Laboratory Technology, School of Physical Sciences, College of Agriculture and Natural Sciences, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana
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- Department of Optometry and Vision Science, College of Health and Allied Sciences, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana; Biomedical and Clinical Research Centre, College of Health and Allied Sciences, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana.
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Alonso S, Yela S, Cardona G. Are Patients Sufficiently Informed about Contact Lens Wear and Care? Optom Vis Sci 2022; 99:853-858. [PMID: 36441991 DOI: 10.1097/opx.0000000000001964] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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SIGNIFICANCE Frequent and effective patient-practitioner communication is essential to ensure that instructions regarding contact lens use, care, and maintenance are understood and followed. Given the relevance of good patient compliance, the responsibility of practitioners to provide adequate information may not be neglected. PURPOSE This study aimed to determine the content and type of information licensed optometrists in Spain provide their patients during the first contact lens fitting and at follow-up visits. METHODS A self-reported ad hoc survey was distributed to licensed optometrists in Spain to investigate, among other factors, whether practitioners provided information on several aspects of contact lens use and maintenance, how was this information provided, and whether in-office practical demonstrations were conducted at all contact lens appointments. RESULTS Respondents of 321 surveys had a median of 20 years of contact lens fitting experience and worked on independent practices (67.6%), and national (29.0%) and regional chains (3.4%). Type of practice influenced continuous education habits ( P = .03). Overall, 28.0% of participants did not always instruct patients on the need to rub contact lenses, 34.3% did not always address contact lens replacement, and 6.8% did not always explain storage case hygiene and replacement. At the follow-up visit, only 8.4% of respondents asked their patients to demonstrate their care routines. Information was mostly oral (48.6%) or oral and written (43.0%). Contact lens-related complications were reported more frequently by participants with less continuous education training ( P = .01), by those not always recommending rubbing ( P = .002), and by those not providing written information about storage case hygiene and replacement ( P = .002). CONCLUSIONS Patient-practitioner communication was good, albeit several areas were identified where information was insufficient or not provided in a correct and timely format. Precise, written information on rubbing and storage case hygiene and replacement may improve compliance and assist in avoiding complications and dropout.
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- Silvia Alonso
- Department of Optics and Optometry, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, Terrassa, Spain
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- Department of Optics and Optometry, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, Terrassa, Spain
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Mordmuang A, Udomwech L, Karnjana K. Influence of Contact Lens Materials and Cleaning Procedures on Bacterial Adhesion and Biofilm Formation. Clin Ophthalmol 2021; 15:2391-2402. [PMID: 34135567 PMCID: PMC8197623 DOI: 10.2147/opth.s310862] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2021] [Accepted: 05/10/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Purpose The present study aimed to compare the existing soft contact lens (CL) materials regarding their influence on bacterial biofilm formation and adhesion susceptibility. Then, the study was designed to investigate the effectiveness of various disinfecting solutions and evaluate the ability of cleaning regimens in terms of anti-bacterial adhesion and biofilm removal on different soft CL materials. Methods Bacterial biofilm formation on CLs was evaluated by biomass assay. Adhesion assay and standard plate count were carried out at time-interval periods within 24 h. Various CL disinfecting procedures were assessed for their efficacy to remove biofilm and reduce bacterial adhesion. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) was performed for the morphological assessment of bacterial biofilm. Results Printed hydroxyethyl methacrylate (HEMA) CLs significantly demonstrated more biofilm staining and bacterial attachment when compared with non-printed HEMA CLs, while the Filcon II 3 and Nesofilcon A CLs possessed less biofilm biomass and adherent cells. Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa represented the highest biofilm producing bacteria on HEMA-based materials in this study. The disinfecting regimen with the highest efficacy was the two-step system, first using multipurpose disinfecting solution containing edetate disodium and sorbic acid (MPDS+EDSA), followed by soaking in multipurpose solution (MPS). The regimen demonstrated the greatest effect against the pre-formed biofilm and the adhesion activity of S. aureus and P. aeruginosa on the soft CLs. The SEM micrographs confirmed the morphological changes of bacterial biofilm after disinfecting and revealed that the two-step system treated CLs displayed less adherent bacteria. Conclusion HEMA-based soft CLs may facilitate bacterial biofilm formation and adhesion capability. The two-step system was the most effective regimen for biofilm removal, where the soaking period in the disinfecting solution of the no-rub regimen should last more than 6 h to remove pre-formed biofilm.
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- School of Medicine, Walailak University, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Thailand.,Walailak University Hospital, Walailak University, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Thailand
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- School of Medicine, Walailak University, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Thailand
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Wolffsohn JS, Dumbleton K, Huntjens B, Kandel H, Koh S, Kunnen CME, Nagra M, Pult H, Sulley AL, Vianya-Estopa M, Walsh K, Wong S, Stapleton F. CLEAR - Evidence-based contact lens practice. Cont Lens Anterior Eye 2021; 44:368-397. [PMID: 33775383 DOI: 10.1016/j.clae.2021.02.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2021] [Accepted: 02/01/2021] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Evidence-based contact lens -->practice involves finding, appraising and applying research findings as the basis for patient management decisions. These decisions should be informed by the strength of the research study designs that address the question, as well as by the experience of the practitioner and the preferences and environment of the patient. This reports reviews and summarises the published research evidence that is available to inform soft and rigid contact lens history and symptoms taking, anterior eye health examination (including the optimised use of ophthalmic dyes, grading scales, imaging techniques and lid eversion), considerations for contact lens selection (including the ocular surface measurements required to select the most appropriate lens parameter, lens modality and material selection), evaluation of lens fit, prescribing (teaching self-application and removal, adaptation, care regimen and cleaning instructions, as well as -->minimising risks of lens wear through encouraging compliance) and an aftercare routine.
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- School of Optometry, University of California, Berkeley, CA, USA
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- Division of Optometry and Visual Sciences at City, University of London, London, UK
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- Save Sight Institute, Sydney Medical School, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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- Department of Innovative Visual Science, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, Japan
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- Vision and Eye Research Institute, ARU, Cambridge, UK
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- Optometry and Vision Research, Weinheim, Germany
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- Department of Vision and Hearing Sciences Research Centre, Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge, UK
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- Centre for Ocular Research & Education, School of Optometry & Vision Science, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Canada
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- Centre for Ocular Research & Education, School of Optometry & Vision Science, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Canada
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- School of Optometry and Vision Science, UNSW Sydney, Australia
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Yee A, Walsh K, Schulze M, Jones L. The impact of patient behaviour and care system compliance on reusable soft contact lens complications. Cont Lens Anterior Eye 2021; 44:101432. [PMID: 33678542 DOI: 10.1016/j.clae.2021.02.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2020] [Revised: 01/07/2021] [Accepted: 02/23/2021] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Reusable soft daily wear contact lenses (CLs) remain popular and were fit to just over half of all wearers in the most recent international CL prescribing survey. Unlike daily disposable CLs, reusables require cleaning and disinfecting after every use, along with storage in a CL case. These additional requirements add a number of steps to the daily wear and care routine, increasing the opportunities for CL wearers to exhibit non-compliant behaviour. The impact of non-compliance ranges from poor lens comfort through to potentially sight-threatening infective keratitis. The coronavirus pandemic has refocused the profession on the importance of hand hygiene in particular, and the need for promoting safe CL wear in general. This review summarises typical non-compliant behaviour related to reusable CLs, and examines strategies and opportunities to better support wearers. Patient education has a central role in encouraging compliant behaviour, although patient recall of information is low, and personal belief systems may result in continuation of non-compliant behaviour despite awareness of the risks. CL care solutions are required for the daily disinfection of lenses, however misuse of multipurpose solutions (MPS) and hydrogen peroxide (H2O2)-based care systems can challenge their ability to be fully efficacious. Standard efficacy testing is reviewed, with consideration of how well current protocols model real-world use of CL solutions. Although some recommendations are in place for the inclusion of additional variables such as lens cases, CL materials, organic soil and efficacy against Acanthamoeba, opportunity still exists to reevaluate global standards to ensure consistency of testing in all markets. Finally, potential future innovations are discussed which may further support increased safety in reusable lens wear through novel antimicrobial additions to both CL materials and cases.
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- Alan Yee
- Centre for Ocular Research & Education (CORE), School of Optometry and Vision Science, University of Waterloo, Canada.
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- Centre for Ocular Research & Education (CORE), School of Optometry and Vision Science, University of Waterloo, Canada.
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- Centre for Ocular Research & Education (CORE), School of Optometry and Vision Science, University of Waterloo, Canada.
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- Centre for Ocular Research & Education (CORE), School of Optometry and Vision Science, University of Waterloo, Canada.
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Çavdarli C, Bayraktar N, Kılıç M. Survey of hygiene, behaviours, and awareness regarding contact lens wear with conventional and novel questions. Clin Exp Optom 2021; 104:491-498. [PMID: 33689610 DOI: 10.1080/08164622.2021.1878848] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022] Open
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Clinical relevance: Contact lens (CL) compliance studies are beneficial to identify potential risks, take necessary measures, and issue warnings on time.Background: Understanding CL compliance is crucial to ensure that individuals maintain healthy and appropriate CL wear. The present study aims to assess knowledge and awareness about soft CLs; the degree of non-compliance among soft CL wearers; and the associations of these with demographic features.Methods: A comprehensive questionnaire composed of 44 questions was used to assess the demographic characteristics, hygiene care, habits, knowledge, opinions, awareness and experiences of 109 soft CL wearers. The survey was conducted between September 2019 and March 2020.Results: The mean non-compliance rates were: 35.4% and 11.2% for hand-washing and hand-drying; 77.8% for rubbing/rinsing of the CLs; and 37.0%, 50.5%, and 31.6% for swimming, showering, and overnight sleeping with the CLs in, respectively. Women were more compliant in manual cleaning and rinsing of the CL storage cases with lens solution (p = 0.037). Swimming behaviour with inserted CLs was significantly high among CL users with over 5 years of experience (p = 0.03). Additionally, 85% of the wearers generally found the soft CLs comfortable, and 69.8% found the cost of the soft CLs reasonable. Over 90% of the wearers spent between 0 to 5 min per day to insert and remove the soft CLs.Conclusion: Women presented with more frequent CL use, and were significantly more compliant in terms of cleaning the CL storage cases. Regardless of gender, the non-compliance of swimming with inserted CLs was significantly high among CL wearers with over five years of experience. A majority of the results of the investigated non-compliances did not depend on gender, income level, age-group, duration of CL use, and education level.
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- Cemal Çavdarli
- Department of Ophthalmology, University of Health Sciences, Ankara City Hospital, Çankaya, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Ophthalmology, University of Health Sciences, Ankara City Hospital, Çankaya, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Ophthalmology, University of Health Sciences, Ankara City Hospital, Çankaya, Ankara, Turkey
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Cho P, Poon HY, Chen CC, Yuon LT. To rub or not to rub? - effective rigid contact lens cleaning. Ophthalmic Physiol Opt 2019; 40:17-23. [PMID: 31755140 DOI: 10.1111/opo.12655] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2019] [Accepted: 10/30/2019] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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PURPOSE To compare the efficacy of cleaning of rigid contact lenses using two care solutions with and without rubbing. METHODS A masked randomised trial was conducted. The cleaning efficacy of two solutions recommended for rigid contact lenses, a one-step hydrogen peroxide solution (HP) and a povidone iodine-based solution (PI), were evaluated on 64 unworn orthokeratology (ortho-k) lenses subsequent to cleaning with rubbing (R) with a surfactant cleaner or without rubbing (NR). Either mascara or hand cream was applied as a contaminant to the lenses to simulate stubborn and loosely bounded deposits, respectively. For each type of deposit, the lenses were randomly assigned to four cleaning treatments: R with HP, NR with HP, R with PI, and NR with PI (n = 8 for each group). Each lens surface was assessed on site by a masked examiner under a low-magnification slit-lamp and with photo-documentation. Lenses were graded according to the deposit coverage area using a pre-set five-point scale [0 (<20% coverage) - 4 (>80% coverage)]. RESULTS For stubborn deposits (mascara), NR failed to remove deposits from 94% of lenses, whilst R removed more than 80% of deposits from 63% of the lenses. For oily deposits, 25% of NR lenses had >80% coverage, whilst only one R lens had 60-80% coverage, with 19% having 40-60% coverage, and 38% with either 20-40% or <20%. Rubbing improved lens cleanliness for both types of deposits, but only reached statistical significance for the stubborn deposit group. There were no significant differences between the solutions. CONCLUSION Not Rubbing and using either HP or PI solutions, is not effective in removing stubborn deposits from ortho-k lenses. It is essential to rub lenses when cleaning rigid lenses to ensure optimal lens hygiene for ocular health, especially as rigid gas permeable (RGP) lenses are intended to be reused for at least a year before replacement. Rubbing with a daily cleaner should be included in the instructions for use of the solutions tested for rigid lenses and practitioners should be encouraged to emphasise the importance of rubbing in lens care.
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- Pauline Cho
- School of Optometry, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- School of Optometry, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- School of Optometry, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- School of Optometry, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, China
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Cho P, Boost MV. Evaluation of prevention and disruption of biofilm in contact lens cases. Ophthalmic Physiol Opt 2019; 39:337-349. [PMID: 31435968 DOI: 10.1111/opo.12635] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2019] [Accepted: 07/18/2019] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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PURPOSE The presence of biofilm in the lens case has been shown to be a risk factor for contamination of lenses and consequently microbial keratitis. This study aimed to evaluate effectiveness of solutions for rigid contact lenses in prevention and disruption of biofilm in lens cases and methods for biofilm detection. METHOD This study adopted a stepwise approach to evaluate effectiveness of four rigid lens disinfecting solutions against biofilm. These included two polyhexamethylene bigiuanide (PHMB) solutions and a chlorhexidine/PHMB-based solution, as well as a novel povidone-iodine formulation. The presence of biofilm following exposure to the solutions was assessed using both crystal violet (CV) staining and MTT (3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyl tetrazolium bromide) viability assay, taking into account the effect of lens case design. Three lens case designs, conventional flat, large bucket type, and cylindrical cases, were investigated for the ability to trap stain and allow biofilm formation. RESULTS Considerable differences were noted between solutions in their ability to prevent and disrupt biofilm (p < 0.001). Lens case design greatly influenced optical density (OD) measurements even in negative controls, as cylindrical cases trapped more stain, increasing OD readings. Correcting for this factor reduced variations, but could not differentiate between residues and biofilm. MTT assay revealed that both povidone-iodine and chlorhexidine-containing solutions could effectively kill > 95% of organisms, whilst PHMB-based solutions were less effective with up to 55% of staphylococci and 41% of Pseudomonas surviving at 24 h. CONCLUSION Biofilm can rapidly form in lens cases and may not be killed by disinfecting solutions. Of the solutions tested, none were able to prevent biofilm formation or disrupt established biofilm, but those containing chlorhexidine or povidone iodine were able to penetrate the biofilm and kill organisms. Assessment of biofilm by CV assay may be confounded by lens case design. Whilst CV assay can demonstrate presence of biofilm, this technique should be accompanied by viability assay to determine bactericidal activity.
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- Pauline Cho
- School of Optometry, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- School of Optometry, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong SAR, China
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Liu HY, Chu HS, Wang IJ, Chen WL, Hou YC, Hu FR. Clinical features and outcomes of Acanthamoeba keratitis in a tertiary hospital over 20- year period. J Formos Med Assoc 2019; 119:211-217. [PMID: 31076316 DOI: 10.1016/j.jfma.2019.04.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2018] [Revised: 04/15/2019] [Accepted: 04/18/2019] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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PURPOSE To analyze the outcomes of Acanthamoeba keratitis (AK) in terms of different clinical presentations in a tertiary hospital in Taiwan over a 20- year period. METHODS This is a retrospective case series. Patients with AK diagnosed at the National Taiwan University Hospital between January 1996 and December 2015 were identified. A diagnosis of AK was made on the basis of positive Acanthamoeba smear/cultures or pathological identification of Acanthamoeba cysts on keratoplasty specimens. Patient demographics, clinical presentations, treatment courses, and final visual outcomes were collected and analyzed. Visual acuity, postoperative complications and graft survivals were measured as outcomes. RESULTS Of the 62 patients with AK in our study, 64.5% were medically treated while 35.5% underwent surgical treatment. In those with ring infiltrate, 52.4% patients could be successfully treated with medications. In eyes receiving penetrating keratoplasty, postoperative complications were more common in therapeutic penetrating keratoplasty (TPK) than those in optical penetrating keratoplasty (OPK) group (82.4% versus 40%, p = 0.04). The graft size was larger in TPK than that in OPK group (8.56 versus 7.83 mm, p = 0.002). Furthermore, post-operative glaucoma, which was the major complication, was found to be associated with larger graft size (p = 0.02) and dilated pupil/iris atrophy (p = 0.01). CONCLUSION Even in advanced cases with ring infiltrate, eradication of infection with anti-amoebic drugs is possible. In those requiring keratoplasty, the surgical timing should be made meticulously considering graft size and signs of dilated pupil/iris atrophy in terms of post-operative glaucoma.
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- Hsin-Yu Liu
- Department of Ophthalmology, National Taiwan University Hospital, College of Medicine, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Ophthalmology, National Taiwan University Hospital, College of Medicine, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Ophthalmology, National Taiwan University Hospital, College of Medicine, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Ophthalmology, National Taiwan University Hospital, College of Medicine, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Ophthalmology, National Taiwan University Hospital, College of Medicine, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Ophthalmology, National Taiwan University Hospital, College of Medicine, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan.
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OBJECTIVES To investigate the level of compliance with orthokeratology (ortho-k) guidelines and the main behaviors of poor compliance to guide clinical care. METHODS A questionnaire was sent to ortho-k patients in the Eye Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University (EHWMU) in Mainland China who were prescribed ortho-k lenses after January 2013 and have worn ortho-k lenses for more than 1 year to determine the compliance rate for eight wear and care behaviors. Follow-up visit compliance was then investigated among these patients using a retrospective survey. RESULTS A total of 1,500 questionnaires were distributed, and 405 patients responded. The mean age of the patients was 13.1±3.9 years (range 9-22 years); 60.5% of the patients were female, and 98.3% were younger than 18 years. The full compliance rate was 14.1%, the compliance rate for wear and care behaviors was 18.5%, and the compliance rate for follow-up visits was 63.3%. The three highest noncompliance categories for wear and care behaviors were exposure to nonsterile solution, not removing lens depositions according to the eye care practitioners' (ECPs) recommendations and inadequate hand washing. No correlation was observed between the compliance for wear and care behaviors and age, sex, and wearing experience. The follow-up visit compliance rate significantly decreased from the third month to the ninth month. The common reasons for discontinuing follow-up were lack of time, no symptoms, and inconvenience. CONCLUSIONS The level of compliance with ortho-k lens wear in Mainland China is not high, necessitating ECPs to stress to patients the details of wear and care behaviors, especially avoiding exposing lenses to nonsterile solution. Improving monitoring of follow-up visits, particularly within the first 9 months of wearing ortho-k lenses, is needed.
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Ariwaka Y, Ichijima H, Shimamoto S, Sakata H, Cavanagh HD. Effects of a contact lens subscriber replacement program on patient lens care behavior in Japan. Cont Lens Anterior Eye 2016; 39:47-52. [DOI: 10.1016/j.clae.2015.08.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2015] [Revised: 07/22/2015] [Accepted: 08/07/2015] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Sapkota K. Level of compliance in contact lens wearing medical doctors in Nepal. Cont Lens Anterior Eye 2015; 38:456-60. [DOI: 10.1016/j.clae.2015.05.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2015] [Revised: 05/10/2015] [Accepted: 05/19/2015] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Wolffsohn JS, Naroo SA, Christie C, Morris J, Conway R, Maldonado-Codina C, Retalic N, Purslow C. History and symptom taking in contact lens fitting and aftercare. Cont Lens Anterior Eye 2015; 38:258-65. [DOI: 10.1016/j.clae.2015.03.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2015] [Revised: 02/20/2015] [Accepted: 02/26/2015] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Khan MH, Mubeen SM, Chaudhry TA, Khan SA. Contact lens use and its compliance for care among healthcare workers in Pakistan. Indian J Ophthalmol 2014; 61:334-7. [PMID: 23552347 PMCID: PMC3759103 DOI: 10.4103/0301-4738.97552] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Background: Poor care and hygiene of contact lens (CL) results in eye problems and infections. Healthcare workers have an important role in advocating correct lens care. Objectives: To determine the practices of CL care and the adverse consequences of poor CL care among healthcare workers. Setting and Design: A cross-sectional study in one public and three private sector hospitals in Karachi, Pakistan, in 2009–2010. Materials and Methods: We questioned 500 healthcare workers of all ages and both sexes, who wore CL, about compliance with advice on care and any complications due to improper hygiene practices. Ethical approval was obtained. Chi-square tests were used to determine significance and p-value less than 0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results: Of the total CL users, 385 (77%) were females. Most (75%) respondents wore CL to correct myopia, whereas 54% wore CL only occasionally. Surprisingly, only 24% knew the CL cleaning protocol. Lens solution was changed daily by 33% of users and after more than 2 weeks by 42%. Although 412 (82%) participants practised reasonable hand hygiene before inserting CL, 88 (18%) did not. Infection and eye dryness were statistically significantly (P < 0.01) associated with sex, hand-washing, and frequency of CL use. Conclusion: Noncompliance with the CL protocol was common among healthcare workers in our society. This behavior calls for targeted health education and awareness programs for healthcare workers.
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- Department of Community Health Sciences, Hamdard College of Medicine and Dentistry, Hamdard University, Karachi, Pakistan
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PURPOSE To identify the microbiological profile and evaluate the clinical course and outcomes in patients who developed severe infectious keratitis after colored cosmetic contact lens wear. METHODS This case series includes 13 patients who developed severe infectious keratitis after colored cosmetic contact lens wear. A detailed history regarding contact lens availability and storage and handling techniques was taken. All patients underwent standard diagnostic microbiological evaluation followed by culture-guided topical antimicrobial therapy. RESULTS Of 13 patients, 8 were male and 5 were female, with mean age at presentation of 19 ± 3.8 years. All patients were emmetropic, and lenses were worn solely for cosmetic purposes. Seven lenses were dispensed without prescription or fitting from an unlicensed optical shop, 5 patients had shared lenses with friends/relatives, and 1 patient obtained the lens from the garbage. None of the patients followed the recommended contact lens handling and storage techniques. The causative microorganisms included Pseudomonas aeruginosa (54%), Staphylococcus aureus (25%), and Staphylococcus epidermidis (17%), with 1 case of viral keratitis. In 62% of cases, ulcer size was ≥5 × 5 mm and posttreatment corrected visual acuity was 6/24 or less. All patients responded well to topical antimicrobials, and none required surgical intervention. CONCLUSIONS Over-the-counter use of decorative lenses as a cosmetic aid is rapidly increasing. Easy and unmonitored availability of these cosmetic lenses is followed by severe sight-threatening complications in young emmetropic individuals.
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PURPOSE To compare the effects of drying the lens case with tissue on the presence of Acanthamoeba with cases left wet and to determine adherence to the lens case of varying concentrations of Acanthamoeba suspensions. The effect of drying on viability of Acanthamoeba in new, used, and soiled lens cases was compared over a 24 h period. METHODS New (16) and scratched (16) lens cases were rinsed with a range of Acanthamoeba suspensions. Eight of each group were dried with tissue and the presence of Acanthamoeba was determined in all cases using polymerase chain reaction. To examine effects of drying, forty-two lens case wells were scratched to simulate use and 21 of these were artificially soiled with serum Bovine albumin. These cases and a further 21 unused wells were contaminated with Acanthamoeba (×10/ml) and then left to dry in a cool, dry environment. Three wells of each group were sampled at time 0, 2, 4, 6, 8, 12, and 24 h, and the number of viable Acanthamoeba were determined. RESULTS Acanthamoeba were more likely to adhere to used than unused lens cases (p < 0.05). Detection of Acanthamoeba in wiped lens cases was at 2-log dilutions less than in cases left wet for both new and used lens cases. Adherence were significantly different between rinse and rinse/dried cases (p = 0.015). Air drying significantly reduced the numbers of viable amoebic cysts and trophozoites and the effect was time dependent. Survival was significantly higher in used and soiled wells. CONCLUSIONS Drying with tissue after rinsing significantly reduces numbers of adhering Acanthamoeba. Acanthamoeba were found to be able to adhere even to new unused cases, so the importance of proper cleaning and disinfection of lens cases cannot be underestimated. Air drying reduces viability but some viable cells were present at 24 h in soiled cases, confirming the role of biofilm in protecting organisms from desiccation.
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Effects of multipurpose contact lens care solutions and their ingredients on membrane-associated mucins of human corneal epithelial cells. Eye Contact Lens 2011; 36:361-6. [PMID: 21060261 DOI: 10.1097/icl.0b013e3181faa43e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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PURPOSE Membrane-associated mucins play an important role for protecting epithelial cells at the ocular surface from microbial invasion. The purpose of this study was to determine whether multipurpose solutions (MPSs) for contact lens care and their ingredients alter the expression of membrane-associated mucins in human corneal epithelial (HCE-T) cells. METHODS SV40-immortalized HCE-T cells were cultured in Dulbecco's modified Eagle medium/F12 medium with 5% fetal bovine serum to confluence and were then exposed to 10% dilutions of five different MPSs, or to their representative ingredients, 0.1% macrogolglycerol hydroxystearate, 0.1% poloxamer, 0.1% poloxamine, 1 and 5 ppm polyhexamethylene biguanide, or 0.05% and 0.1% boric acid for 24 hr. Quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction was used to investigate the gene expression of MUC1, MUC4, and MUC16. Immunofluorescence staining of MUC16 protein on the surface of the HCE-T cells exposed to 10% diluted MPSs for 24 hr or undiluted MPSs for 30 min was observed by laser confocal scanning microscopy followed by quantitative image analysis. RESULTS Three MPSs containing boric acid significantly reduced gene expressions of MUC1 from 20.2% to 56.7% (P<0.01). Gene expressions of MUC4 and MUC16 were also reduced by these MPSs; however, there were no significant differences. Among ingredients, 0.1% boric acid significantly reduced gene expressions of MUC1 and MUC16 by 7.4% and 18.9%, respectively (P<0.01). Immunofluorescence microscopy also demonstrated that in undiluted form, three MPSs containing boric acid significantly reduced the expression of MUC16 protein. CONCLUSIONS The MPSs containing boric acid downregulate membrane-associated mucins as compared with MPSs that do not contain boric acid. There may be some subtle membrane or other interactions between ingredients in lens-care solutions that adversely alter corneal cell mucins.
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OBJECTIVES Patient noncompliance with recommended hygienic practices in contact lens wear is often considered a significant risk factor for microbial keratitis and adverse contact lens-related events. Despite advancements in lens materials and care solutions, noncompliant behavior continues to hinder efforts to maximize contact lens safety. The objective of this pilot study was to assess the relationship between perceived and actual compliance with awareness of risk and behavior. METHODS One hundred sixty-two established contact lens wearers were sequentially evaluated after their routine contact lens examination at the Optometry Clinic at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas, TX. Each patient was questioned by a single trained interviewer regarding his or her lens care practices and knowledge of risk factors associated with lens wear. RESULTS Eighty-six percent of patients believed they were compliant with lens wear and care practices; 14% identified themselves as noncompliant. Using a scoring model, 32% demonstrated good compliance, 44% exhibited average compliance, and 24% were noncompliant; age was a significant factor (P = 0.020). Only 34% of patients who perceived themselves as compliant exhibited a good level of compliance (P<0.001). Eighty percent of patients reported an awareness of risk factors, but awareness did not influence negative behavior. Replacing the lens case was the only behavior associated with a positive history for having experienced a prior contact lens-related complication (P = 0.002). CONCLUSIONS Perceived compliance is not an indicator for appropriate patient behavior. A large proportion of patients remain noncompliant despite awareness of risk. Education alone is not a sufficient strategy to improve behavior; newer approaches aimed at improving compliance with lens care practices are urgently needed.
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Cardona G, Saona-Santos CL. Corneal thinning associated with recurrent microbial keratitis resulting from 7-day extended wear of low Dk hydrogel contact lenses: a case report. Cont Lens Anterior Eye 2009; 33:30-2. [PMID: 19896890 DOI: 10.1016/j.clae.2009.10.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2009] [Revised: 09/29/2009] [Accepted: 10/13/2009] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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CASE DESCRIPTION Corneal thinning and an increased risk of corneal perforation, resulting from recurrent episodes of microbial keratitis, required a 38-year-old Caucasian female to undergo bilateral corneal grafting. Although strongly advised otherwise, the patient had been a long time user of low oxygen permeability hydrogel contact lenses in a flexible wear regime, with frequent overnight use. DISCUSSION Microbial keratitis is a potentially severe contact lens related complication which, if not properly treated, may lead to permanent visual loss. The introduction of silicone-hydrogel materials and daily replacement modalities has not resulted in a significant decrease in the incidence of microbial keratitis, thus suggesting that the condition is mainly dependent on patient hygiene and wearing habits. Non-compliance, which is endemic in contact lens wear, may be combated by increasing patient awareness of the potential risk factors of contact lens misuse. This is accomplished through constant, rigorous information provided by contact lens practitioners.
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- Genís Cardona
- Research Group of Centre Universitari de la Visió, Optics and Optometry Department, Technical University of Catalonia, Spain.
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Collin HB. Our role in public health. Clin Exp Optom 2009; 92:467-8. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1444-0938.2009.00431.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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- H Barry Collin
- School of Optometry and Vision Science, The University of New South Wales, Australia E‐mail:
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