Deep Corneal Vascularization Caused by Aphakic Soft Contact Lens Wear

Overview

Journal Am J Ophthalmol

Specialty Ophthalmology

Date 1977 Jan 1

PMID 835655

Citations 3

Authors

R J Weinberg

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Abstract

A 61-year-old man developed deep corneal vascularization, decreased visual acuity, and associated corneal opacity at the level of Descemet's membrane after prolonged wear of an aphakic soft contact lens. The vascularization markedly diminished and the vision improved after cessation of soft lens use; however, the associated opacity remains.

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