%0 Case Reports
%T The effect of prolonged and nocturnal use of contact lenses on the cornea: about a case of corneal decompensation and decreased endothelial count.
%A Castilla Martinez G
%A Tarazona Jaimes CP
%A Monera Lucas CE
%J Arch Soc Esp Oftalmol (Engl Ed)
%V 98
%N 4
%D Apr 2023
%M 36878285
暂无%R 10.1016/j.oftale.2023.01.003
%X Corneal edema and decreased endothelial cell count are complications related to chronic low-grade hypoxia experienced by contact lens wearers, primarily due to prolonged and overnight wear. This case shows the example of a patient who has blurred vision problems in both eyes and who underwent a complete ophthalmologic examination that included photographs, corneal topography and endothelial cell count. Subsequently, the corneal metabolism, the etiopathogenesis and the complications derived from the use of contact lenses are reviewed.