Contact Lens-induced Acute Red Eye
10.3341/jkos.2022.63.11.895
- Author:
Hui kyung KIM
1
;
Yeon ji JO
;
Jong Soo LEE
Author Information
1. Department of Ophthalmology, Pusan National University College of Medicine, Busan, Korea
- Publication Type:Review Article
- From:Journal of the Korean Ophthalmological Society
2022;63(11):895-902
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
It is important to understand the acute and chronic complications of prolonged contact lens use; treatment of acute problems is more effective than treatment of chronic reactions because it is difficult to restore corneal tissue. Contact lens-induced acute red eye (CLARE) is an acute inflammatory reaction of the cornea and conjunctiva triggered by contact lenses. CLARE recurrence is common; differential diagnosis from serious eye diseases that can compromise visual acuity is important. CLARE must be appropriately treated and patients must be educated in terms of safe contact lens wearing and storage.
