High-touch surfaces contributing to infection transmission are particularly concerning in the ophthalmology clinic where frequent contact exists between ophthalmologists and various ophthalmic instruments. Areas of surface contamination from an ophthalmologist's contact with the slit lamp environment were identified using ultraviolet fluorescence as a surrogate for pathogen contamination. Ultraviolet fluorescent product was applied on the ophthalmologist's hands after thorough hand washing to indicate the contamination that may be derived from multiple sources in the ophthalmology clinic, such as touching the patient or the patient's folder during eye examinations and transfers.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: To report an unusual case of keratitis in a cosmetic contact lens wearer caused by two rare organisms.
Method: Case report.
Results: A 14-year-old cosmetic contact lens user presented with a paracentral corneal ulcer in her right eye.