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NR. 2/2004
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Soczewki kontaktowe
a ryzyko infekcji grzybiczej
Contact Lenses And Risk Of
Fungal Infection
Krystyna Kanigowska, Mirosława Grałek,
Wojciech Hautz
Klinika Okulistyki Instytutu „Pomnik – Centrum Zdrowia Dziecka’’
w Warszawie
Kierownik: prof. dr hab. med. Mirosława Grałek |
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| Summary: |
Fungal invasion of soft
contact lenses is potentially serious complication of
their use. Lenses contaminated with fungi can lead to
development of the fungal keratitis, and many cases
progress to severe fulminating infections. More than 60
fungal species have been reported as pathogenic to the
cornea. Filamentous fungi are more likely to be
associated with cosmetic or aphakic lens wear, whereas
yeasts are more frequently found with therapeutic lens
use. Fungal keratitis is an uncommon complication of
soft contact lens use, but it should be considerd in the
differential diagnosis of corneal infiltrates and ulcers.
Regular replacement of soft lenses potentially reduces
the risk of lens contamination and microbial keratitis. |
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| Key words: |
soft contact lenses,
cornea, complications, fungi. |
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