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Klin Monbl Augenheilkd 1983; 183(11): 359-361
DOI: 10.1055/s-2008-1054945
© 1983 F. Enke Verlag Stuttgart

Bedrohliche Augenkomplikationen beim Tragen von Kontaktlinsen

Risk of Infection from Contact LensesS. Harrer, F. Rubey, R. Rybiczka, H. Nemec
  • Augenabteilung des Hanuschkrankenhauses, Wien (Vorstand: Prof. Dr. U. Nemetz) Pathologisches Institut des Hanuschkrankenhauses, Wien (Vorstand: Prim. Dr. H. Hanak)
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11 February 2008 (online)

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Zusammenfassung

Mit den eindrucksvollen klinischen Bildern schwerer Pseudomonasinfektionen (Hornhautulcera, Endophthalmitis) soll die immer drohende Infektionsgefahr beim Tragen von Kontaktlinsen in Erinnerung gerufen werden. Die verschiedenen Möglichkeiten der bakteriellen Kontamination der Kontaktlinsen vom Hersteller bis zum Patientenauge werden besprochen.

Summary

With reference to 3 contact lens wearers who were found to be suffering from a severe Pseudomonas infection, the authors call the reader's attention to the risk of infection when fitting contact lenses for cosmetic reasons only. In addition, the various ways in which a contact lens can become contaminated with bacteria between the time it is manufactured and the time it is fitted to the patient's eye are pointed out. Preventive measures are also discussed.