Impact of contact lens hygiene risk factors on the prevalence of contact lens-related keratitis in Alexandria-Egypt.

ABSTRACT:

Background

This study aimed at measuring the effect of contact lens hygiene risk factors on the prevalence of contact lens-related keratitis and identifying the specific risk factors to both microbial and non-microbial keratitis independently.

Methods

A cross-sectional study was conducted at Alexandria Ophthalmology Hospital from May to October 2023. All contact lens wearers attending the outpatient clinic had undergone face-to-face interviews using a standardized validated questionnaire which included demographic data and contact lenses (CLs) hygiene risk factors. Participants were classified into two groups; normal group and keratitis group. Keratitis group was further subdivided into non-microbial and microbial group.

Results

The study included 245 contact lens wea

SUBMITTER: Sakr SI 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11336145 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature