Disease and risks associated with contact lenses.

Sterile Corneal Infiltrates Secondary to Psoriasis Exacerbations: Topical Tacrolimus as an Alternative Treatment Option

“…9 Also, contact lens wear and epidemic keratoconjunctivitis can generate peripheral sterile infiltrates. 10,11 In the two cases presented, the only associated cause was psoriasis exacerbations.…”

Peripheral sterile corneal infiltrates and melting after collagen crosslinking for keratoconus

“…5 Diffuse sterile infiltrates are also associated with poor hygiene in contact lens users, as tear fluid and antigens accumulate under the lens. 6 This case of sterile infiltration and corneal stromal melting may represent a variant of syndromes related to staphylococcal antigen deposition in areas of static tear pooling beneath the bandage contact lens. The efficacy of crosslinking without debridement remains contentious.…”

Resurgence of Acanthamoeba keratitis in Auckland, New Zealand: a 7‐year review of presentation and outcomes

“…1 in 88 of the population). In comparison, there were approximately 1.65 million contact lens users in the UK in 1993 11 (i.e. 1 in 25 of the population).…”