Keratitis, Myopia
Conditions
Keywords
Contact lens, Infection, Cornea
Brief summary
This retrospective chart review study compares the incidence of corneal inflammation due to infection in children vs. adult patients wearing overnight corneal reshaping lenses.
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Bausch & Lomb Incorporated
CooperVision, Inc.
Ohio State University
Study design
Observational model
COHORT
Time perspective
RETROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
5 Years to 69 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Patients completing at least 3 months of wearing corneal reshaping lenses
Exclusion criteria
* Less than 3 months of wearing corneal reshaping lenses
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Microbial keratitis incidence | 1 year | Incidence of microbial keratitis in children vs. adults with the use of two brands of corneal reshaping lenses. |
Outcome results
None listed