An 18-Year Overview of Serratia marcescens Ocular Infection
Purpose: Serratia marcescens is a frequent ocular bacterial pathogen implicated in keratitis, endophthalmitis, and conjunctivitis. We evaluated the risk factors and treatment outcomes of ocular infections due to S. marcescens. Methods: In this retrospective observational study, all S. marcescens-positive cases between February 2002 and February 2020 were reviewed for ocular risk factors that included log of minimal angle of resolution visual acuity (VA), medical management, and time to epithelial defect closure. Results: Fifty-one patients were identified (72.5% females, 46.8±23.3 years). Forty-six patie...
Source: Eye and Contact Lens: Science and Clinical Practice - July 29, 2021 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Article Source Type: research

Improvement of Vision and Ocular Surface Symptoms With a Scleral Lens After Microbial Keratitis
Abstract: A 38-year-old woman, previous daily disposable soft contact lens wearer, reported an episode of microbial keratitis positive for Pseudomonas aeruginosa 11 months before contacting the investigators. After acute treatment, she was left with a degree of opacity in the pupillary area, corneal scar, and an irregular corneal profile, with a best spectacle visual acuity of +0.48 logarithm of the minimum angle of resolution. A scleral lens was able to mask those corneal sequelae and, even considering the corneal opacity, the visual acuity recovered to +0.06 logarithm of the minimum angle of resolution. The patient w...
Source: Eye and Contact Lens: Science and Clinical Practice - July 22, 2021 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Case Report Source Type: research

Bilateral Pseudomonas aeruginosa Keratitis in 7 Patients
Conclusions: This is the largest case series of bilateral PAK, which occurred primarily in contact lens wearer. This case series reiterates the risk of contact lens infection related to poor hygiene. (Source: Eye and Contact Lens: Science and Clinical Practice)
Source: Eye and Contact Lens: Science and Clinical Practice - July 22, 2021 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Article Source Type: research

An 18-Year Overview of Serratia marcescens Ocular Infection
Purpose: Serratia marcescens is a frequent ocular bacterial pathogen implicated in keratitis, endophthalmitis, and conjunctivitis. We evaluated the risk factors and treatment outcomes of ocular infections due to S. marcescens. Methods: In this retrospective observational study, all S. marcescens-positive cases between February 2002 and February 2020 were reviewed for ocular risk factors that included log of minimal angle of resolution visual acuity (VA), medical management, and time to epithelial defect closure. Results: Fifty-one patients were identified (72.5% females, 46.8±23.3 years). Forty-six patie...
Source: Eye and Contact Lens: Science and Clinical Practice - July 22, 2021 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Article Source Type: research

Polymicrobial Keratitis: Risk Factors, Clinical Characteristics, Bacterial Profile, and Antimicrobial Resistance
Conclusions: We found a high incidence of polymicrobial keratitis. Our results suggest that it should be suspected in patients with a history of contact lens use, coexistent autoimmune disease, infiltrates with indistinct edges, and ring infiltrates. Sensitivities to moxifloxacin are lower than those reported in previous studies, but sensitivity to Netilmicin is higher. (Source: Eye and Contact Lens: Science and Clinical Practice)
Source: Eye and Contact Lens: Science and Clinical Practice - July 22, 2021 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Article Source Type: research

Comparative Analysis of the Clinical Aspects and Treatment Outcomes of Stenotrophomonas maltophilia Keratitis and Pseudomonas aeruginosa Keratitis
Conclusion: Compared with PA keratitis, SM keratitis had slower progression, and its clinical characteristics and treatment results were not worse. In both groups, hypopyon was the risk factor for a poor clinical outcome. (Source: Eye and Contact Lens: Science and Clinical Practice)
Source: Eye and Contact Lens: Science and Clinical Practice - July 22, 2021 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Article Source Type: research

Relation Between Body Mass Index and Dry Eye Disease: The Japan Public Health Center–Based Prospective Study for the Next Generation
Conclusions: This large population-based study showed an inverse relationship between BMI and prevalence of DED in a Japanese population. Underestimation of DED is warned, especially for participants with high BMI. (Source: Eye and Contact Lens: Science and Clinical Practice)
Source: Eye and Contact Lens: Science and Clinical Practice - July 22, 2021 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Article Source Type: research

Effect of Eye Spray Phospholipid Concentration on the Tear Film and Ocular Comfort
Conclusions: The liposomal eye spray with higher concentration of phospholipids significantly improved ocular comfort and tear film stability in contrast to the eye spray with lower concentration of phospholipids, hence practitioners need to choose an appropriate eye spray to maximize the patient benefit. (Source: Eye and Contact Lens: Science and Clinical Practice)
Source: Eye and Contact Lens: Science and Clinical Practice - July 22, 2021 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Article Source Type: research

Video Viewing Blink Rate in Normal and Dry Eyes
Conclusions: Blink rate decreases during VDV in normal eyes; however, this blink rate suppression was not observed in patients with tear dysfunction, perhaps because of their irritation symptoms or tear instability. (Source: Eye and Contact Lens: Science and Clinical Practice)
Source: Eye and Contact Lens: Science and Clinical Practice - July 22, 2021 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Article Source Type: research

Infectious Scleritis: Pathophysiology, Diagnosis, and Management
Abstract: Infectious scleritis (IS) is a rare and severe ocular disorder responsible for approximately 5%–15% of all scleritis cases. It is often associated with a poor prognosis due to its similar clinical presentation to autoimmune scleritis, resulting in a delayed diagnosis and treatment. Therefore, differentiating between infectious and noninfectious entities is critical. Several details extracted from the patient's history and clinical examination can raise suspicion for infection. The most common predisposing factor is previous ocular surgery, especially pterygium, cataract, and vitreoretinal surgeries. Ocular ...
Source: Eye and Contact Lens: Science and Clinical Practice - July 22, 2021 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Review Article Source Type: research

Increased Screen Time and Dry Eye: Another Complication of COVID-19
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Source: Eye and Contact Lens: Science and Clinical Practice - July 22, 2021 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Editorial Source Type: research

Scleral Lens Visual Rehabilitation of Sequential Bilateral Corneal Hydrops With Post-LASIK Ectasia
Abstract: This case report describes a unique presentation of bilateral sequential acute corneal hydrops that manifested several years after laser in situ keratomileusis. Initial management included anterior chamber perfluoropropane gas injection and corneal suturing. Longer-term visual rehabilitation involved the use of scleral lenses which significantly reduced lower- and higher-order ocular aberrations. (Source: Eye and Contact Lens: Science and Clinical Practice)
Source: Eye and Contact Lens: Science and Clinical Practice - June 24, 2021 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Case Report Source Type: research

Progression From Soft Lens to Piggyback Soft-Scleral Contact Lens System to Facilitate Scleral Lens Use in a Pediatric Patient
Abstract: Traumatic injury in the pediatric population often results in significant refractive errors that if left untreated can lead to amblyopia. Scleral contact lenses (ScCLs) have recently gained popularity in this population for efficacy in treatment of significant refractive errors, including irregularity astigmatism and corneal abnormalities. Scleral contact lens intolerance may limit the ability of practitioners to use this modality. Although a soft contact lens (SCL) is generally well tolerated, it cannot treat refractive error as effectively as an ScCL. We recently used an SCL followed by an SCL–ScCL combin...
Source: Eye and Contact Lens: Science and Clinical Practice - June 24, 2021 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Case Report Source Type: research

Pediatric Microbial Keratitis With Overnight Orthokeratology in Russia
Conclusion: The incidence of microbial keratitis in children wearing overnight orthokeratology is lower than a previous United States study and similar to rates associated with use of daily wear soft contact lenses. (Source: Eye and Contact Lens: Science and Clinical Practice)
Source: Eye and Contact Lens: Science and Clinical Practice - June 24, 2021 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Article Source Type: research

Compression Factor and Visual Performance in Adults Treated With Orthokeratology
Objectives: To investigate the effect of compression factor on visual performance in orthokeratology (ortho-k). Methods: Myopic adults were fitted with ortho-k lenses with either a 0.75 diopter (D) or 1.75 D compression factor. Higher-order aberrations (HOAs), corneal topography, and responses to the National Eye Institute/Refractive Error Quality of Life Instrument-42 questionnaire were measured at baseline and 6-month and 12-month follow-up along with a satisfaction questionnaire. Subjective refraction, high-contrast, and low-contrast visual acuity were measured at baseline and 1-day, 1-week, 6-month, and 12-m...
Source: Eye and Contact Lens: Science and Clinical Practice - June 24, 2021 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Article Source Type: research