Collazo MY, Cabrera CN, Montesino ÁI, Chercoles FR, Rodríguez RY, Montero VY

Language: Spanish
References: 16
Page: 203-212
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ABSTRACT

Introduction. Corneal ulcer has been a concern for ophthalmologists because of its potentially devastating effects, is the most serious complication of contact lens wear. Methods. We conducted a descriptive study in order to determine the epidemiological and clinical charac teristics of corneal ulcers by Pseudomonas spp in contact lens wearers with different purposes in patients who attended a corneal Institute "Ramón Pando Ferrer". The sample consisted of 18 patients over age 15, 10 females (55.6%) and 8 males (44.4%) and a mean age of 32.1 ± 14.1 years, with a diagnosis of corneal ulcers in contact lens wearers where the isolated pathogen was Pseudomonas spp. Results. The corneal ulcer was more frequent users of cosmetic contact lenses. 8 patients had grade III injuries, whi ch accounted for 44.4%, 6 had grade II injuries and only 4, grade I lesions. The curative treatment in most patients was the drug. Predominated patients without medical complications. Conclusions. Corneal ulcers diagnosed with Pseudomonas spp were more common in cosmetic contact lenses, there were no medical complications.

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