Corneal melting in a chronic alcoholic contact lens wearer

Irina Reisin, Leonardo H. Reisin, Eliezer Aviel

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Abstract

Purpose: We report a case of bilateral keratitis in a 43-year-old alcoholic patient who wore soft daily wear contact lenses. Methods: After consecutive negative cultures of corneal and conjunctival scrapings and after observing no improvement following antibiotic therapy, the patient was clinically diagnosed with vitamin A deficiency. Results: After 20 days of treatment with vitamin A, the patient's cornea completely healed. Laboratory results confirmed the clinical diagnosis. Conclusions: When the ophthalmologist is confronted with corneal melting in a known alcoholic or drug-user, it is imperative to consider the possibility of vitamin A deficiency as a possible cause, especially in the contact lens wearer.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)146-147
Number of pages2
JournalCLAO Journal
Volume22
Issue number2
StatePublished - 1 Apr 1996

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Ophthalmology

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