Michael R Gagnon1, Keith A Walter. 1. Department of Ophthalmology Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston Salem, NC 27157-1033, USA. mgagnon@wfubmc.edu
Abstract
PURPOSE: To describe a case of Acanthamoeba keratitis that resulted from a cosmetic contact lens purchased from an unlicensed vendor. METHODS: Case report. RESULTS: A 26-year-old man developed Acanthamoeba keratitis from a cosmetic contact lens and ultimately required a penetrating keratoplasty. The patient then developed angle-closure glaucoma and required a trabeculectomy. CONCLUSIONS: This case shows the potential ocular danger involved with unauthorized sale of cosmetic contact lenses.
PURPOSE: To describe a case of Acanthamoeba keratitis that resulted from a cosmetic contact lens purchased from an unlicensed vendor. METHODS: Case report. RESULTS: A 26-year-old man developed Acanthamoeba keratitis from a cosmetic contact lens and ultimately required a penetrating keratoplasty. The patient then developed angle-closure glaucoma and required a trabeculectomy. CONCLUSIONS: This case shows the potential ocular danger involved with unauthorized sale of cosmetic contact lenses.