Possible association between corneal infections and contact lenses wearing to correct ametropia in children
https://doi.org/10.18008/1816-5095-2014-3-63-67
Abstract
Possible association between corneal infections and contact lenses (CLs) wearing of various design to correct ametropia in children was analyzed. Between 2011 and April 2014, 20 children (7 boys, 13 girls) aged 9‑17 years which were diagnosed with traumatic keratitis were admitted to Morozov Children’s Hospital. All patients used CLs (rigid, n = 1; soft, n = 9; orthokeratology, n = 10) to correct ametropia for 6‑48 months. There are pretty strong evidences that CLs (including orthokeratology ones) provide better quality of vision and life as compared with spectacles, reduce myopia progression, and promote better accommodation. However, in spite of these advantages, CLs have disadvantages as well. People who wear CLs may require frequent eye care specialist follow-up due to the higher risk of corneal disorders. Even nearly perfect CL represents a foreign body (especially for a children eye) that may provoke numerous complications including severe ones. With accurate fitting, proper care, and careful monitoring of the cornea, CLs should be safe and effective.
About the Authors
E. Yu. Markova
Morozov Children’s Clinical Hospital
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
I. V. Lobanova
Российский университет Дружбы Народов
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
M. A. Frolov
Кафедра глазных болезней медицинского факультета, РНИМ У им. Н. И. Пирогова
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
O. V. Kurganova
Российский университет Дружбы Народов
Кафедра глазных болезней медицинского факультета, РНИМ У им.Н. И . Пирогова
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
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Markova E.Yu., Lobanova I.V., Frolov M.A., Kurganova O.V. Possible association between corneal infections and contact lenses wearing to correct ametropia in children. Ophthalmology in Russia. 2014;11(3):63-67. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.18008/1816-5095-2014-3-63-67
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