[Keratitis associated with contact lens wear]
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[Keratitis associated with contact lens wear]
Abstract
Keratitis associated with contact lens wear in 50 eyes (37 patients) was analyzed. The results revealed that lenses of extended-wear induced more cases of keratitis than did lenses of daily-wear. The pathogenetic mechanism was discussed.
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