Clinical features, risk factors and outcomes of contact lens-related bacterial keratitis in Nottingham, UK: a 7-year study
Poor CL wear behaviour/hygiene is commonly observed in CLBK, highlighting the importance of improved counselling and awareness regarding CL use and hygiene. When presented early and managed appropriately, most patients are able to achieve good clinical outcomes with medical treatment alone.
Authors
- Darren Shu Jeng Ting (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1081-1141)
- Lazar Krstić (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0305-3111)
- Harminder Singh Dua (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4683-6917)
- J E Cairns
- Charlotte Shan Ho (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1131-1448)
- Michelle M. Lister (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5221-4102)
- Zun Zheng Ong (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3091-1871)
- Bhavesh P. Gopal
- Ahmad Elsahn (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4544-9894)
- Yasmeen Hammoudeh
- Lakshmi Suresh (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-6204-7043)
- Dalia Galal Said (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0005-2533-7245)
Institutions
- University of Nottingham (GB)
- New Cross Hospital (GB)
- Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (GB)
- Luton and Dunstable Hospital (GB)
- Birmingham and Midland Eye Centre (GB)
- Western Eye Hospital (GB)
- Queen's Medical Centre (GB)
- University of Birmingham (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Eye
- Published
- 2024-09-12
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1038/s41433-024-03323-7
- Citations
- 11
- Primary Topic
- Ocular Infections and Treatments
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 5.93
Funders
- Fight for Sight UK
- Medical Research Council