| Title |
Contact lens related microbial keratitis. literature review / |
| Translation of Title |
Contact Lens Related Microbial Keratitis. Literature Review. |
| Authors |
Manafli, Leyla |
| Full Text |
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| Pages |
26 |
| Keywords [eng] |
Microbial keratitis, contact lenses, contact lens related microbial keratitis, infection, Acanthamoeba keratitis (AK), Pseudomonas aeruginosa keratitis, fungal keratitis (FK). |
| Abstract [eng] |
Microbial keratitis is frequently encountered condition in otherwise healthy individuals using contact lenses. The aim of this paper is to review the risk factors predisposing to this condition, most common causative agents and their pathologic mechanisms, diagnostic methods and treatment options. |
| Dissertation Institution |
Vilniaus universitetas. |
| Type |
Master thesis |
| Language |
English |
| Publication date |
2023 |
