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NR. 1/2007
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Przypadki zapalenia
rogówki wywołane Acanthamoeba u osób noszących soczewki
kontaktowe
Acanthamoeba Keratitis in
Contact Lens Users
Anna Wójcik-Gryciuk, Anna M. Ambroziak
Katedra i Klinika Okulistyki II Wydziału Lekarskiego Akademii
Medycznej w Warszawie
Samodzielny Publiczny Kliniczny Szpital Okulistyczny w Warszawie
Kierownik: prof. dr hab. n. med. Jerzy Szaflik |
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| Summary: |
The aim of this paper was
to describe symptoms, signs and diagnosis of
Acanthamoeba keratitis in contact lens users and present
major risk factors for Acanthamoeba keratitis
development. The authors emphasize the importance of
lens hygiene and role of patients’ compliance with
specialists’ recommendations. This paper also presents
official statement of ECLSO (European Contact Lens
Society of Ophthalmologists) on recall of Complete
MoisturePlus and recommended precautions to wearers of
soft contact lenses. |
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| Key words: |
Acanthamoeba spp.,
keratitis, cornea, contact lenses, Complete MoisturePlus. |
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