Contact lens complications among wearers in Ghana

Kobia‐Acquah, Emmanuel; Forkuo, Philip Mensah; Antwi-Adjei, Ellen Konadu; Odotei, Samuel Odoi; Alabi, Emmanuel; Senanu, Esther Nutifafa

doi:10.1016/j.clae.2019.10.037

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“…e conjunctiva congestion situation before and after the treatment of 2 weeks and later 1 month was analyzed according to Cornea and Contact Lens Research Unit (CCLRU) grading standard [11], which was divided into 4 grades. Grade 1 (0 points): no conjunctiva congestion.…”

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Effects of Calf Blood-Deproteinized Extract Ophthalmic Gel Combined with Sodium Hyaluronate Eye Drops on Conjunctival Hyperemia Score and Tear Film Stability in Patients with Dry Eye

Wang

Zhou

Sun

et al. 2022

Computational Intelligence and Neuroscience

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Objective. The aim of this paper is to research the impact of calf blood-deproteinized extract ophthalmic gel combined with sodium hyaluronate eye drops on conjunctival hyperemia score and tear film stability in patients having dry eye. Methods. 144 patients having dry eye disease who were hospitalized from July 2018 to July 2021 were chosen as the research targets, which were composed of the control group and research group on the basis of the sequences of hospitalization, and each has 72 cases. The sodium hyaluronate eye drops were gained in the control one. In accordance with the control one, the study ones were given the combined treatment with eye drops of sodium hyaluronate. Treatment of calf blood-deproteinized extract ophthalmic gel, the scores of conjunctival hyperemia, tear film stability, visual function, curative effect, and their adverse reactions were observed and made comparisons among the two groups. Results. After the treatments of 2 weeks and later 1 month, the numerical values of the conjunctival hyperemia were fewer in the categories which had been mentioned above, and in contrast with the control one ( P < 0.05), the numerical values of the conjunctival hyperemia in the study one were distinctly fewer. The data of SIt, BUT, and the heights of the central tear river of the lower eyelid were higher than those before cure. In comparison with the control one, the FL of the study one was distinctly lower, and the heights of SIt, BUT, and the central tear river of the lower eyelid were obviously better than the control one ( P < 0.05). After therapy, the visual contrast sensitivity of the patients in two categories at 6.4 c/d and 12c/d increased in comparison with those before treatment, and the visual contrast sensitivity of the study group at 6.4 c/d and 12c/d was apparently higher than the data of control one ( P < 0.05); the effective rate of treatment in the study one was 97.22%, which had a higher situation than the control one, 88.89% ( P < 0.05); the probability of occurrence of the negative events in the study one after treatment was 4.17%, which was distinctly below the control one, 15.28% ( P < 0.05). Conclusion. In order for the treatments of patients having dry eye disease, the use of calf blood-deproteinized extract ophthalmic gel having the combinations with eye drops of sodium hyaluronate can enhance the extent of visual impairment and conjunctival hyperemia with effect and improve the stability of tear film, with significant safety and high efficiency.

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Section: Conjunctiva Congestion Scorementioning

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Effects of Calf Blood-Deproteinized Extract Ophthalmic Gel Combined with Sodium Hyaluronate Eye Drops on Conjunctival Hyperemia Score and Tear Film Stability in Patients with Dry Eye

Wang

Zhou

Sun

et al. 2022

Computational Intelligence and Neuroscience

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“…Keratitis has been widely reported in patients with soft contact lenses, but rarely in patients wearing rigid gas permeable contact lenses. 1,2 To the best of our knowledge, the occurrence of infection associated with three species of pathogens has never been reported. This report describes the treatment of a patient who exhibited mixed triple corneal infection, as well as similar cases previously reported in the literature, to discuss appropriate treatment for these types of complex corneal infections.…”

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Clinical diagnosis and treatment of rare painless keratitis caused by three pathogens: clinical practice and experiential discussion

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Wang

et al. 2020

J Int Med Res

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There have been numerous reports regarding the occurrence of keratitis in patients with soft contact lenses, but few reports in patients with rigid gas permeable contact lenses. To the best of our knowledge, the occurrence of infection associated with three species of pathogens has never been reported. Here, we describe a patient who exhibited refractory painless keratitis caused by three pathogens (Staphylococcus epidermidis, Acanthamoeba, and herpes simplex virus) and summarize similar reports published at multiple centers worldwide, with the aim of providing guidance for clinicians who might encounter mixed-type corneal infections. We describe the results of many ophthalmologic and laboratory investigations, which guided our treatment selection. We achieved good treatment efficacy, such that the patient exhibited a corrected visual acuity of 20/20 in the affected eye after a series of treatments, including curettage of ulcer lesions. Corneal infections caused by multiple pathogens are challenging in clinical practice. This summary of our experience in patient diagnosis and treatment can help clinicians to achieve a favorable prognosis in treatment of future patients.

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Adaptation and adverse responses to contact lens wear

Woods

Dutta

2021

Contact Lens and Anterior Eye

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Contact lens complications among wearers in Ghana

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Effects of Calf Blood-Deproteinized Extract Ophthalmic Gel Combined with Sodium Hyaluronate Eye Drops on Conjunctival Hyperemia Score and Tear Film Stability in Patients with Dry Eye

Effects of Calf Blood-Deproteinized Extract Ophthalmic Gel Combined with Sodium Hyaluronate Eye Drops on Conjunctival Hyperemia Score and Tear Film Stability in Patients with Dry Eye

Clinical diagnosis and treatment of rare painless keratitis caused by three pathogens: clinical practice and experiential discussion

Adaptation and adverse responses to contact lens wear

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