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Contact Lenses and Water Exposure: Current Practice Patterns and Perceptions

Steele, Kelsy Robin
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1523906059857207

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2018, Master of Science, Ohio State University, Vision Science.
Water exposure to contact lenses is a well-established risk factor for the development of corneal inflammatory events, with microbial keratitis identified as the most visually devastating potential consequence. Acanthamoeba keratitis is one classification of microbial keratitis, and its development is associated with contact lens wear and water exposure. Acanthamoeba is a ubiquitous, free-living parasite that has been isolated in lakes, rivers, hospitals, tap water, and numerous other locations. The aim of this study is to learn more about current practice patterns and perceptions of risk among vision professionals and researchers, as well as patients currently wearing contact lenses made of gas permeable materials. The results of the study reveal that both professionals and patients engage in risky behaviors concerning water exposure to contact lenses, and patients consistently minimize the amount of risk associated with many of these behaviors. Continued education concerning the risks associated with contact lens wear and water exposure is necessary.
Aaron Zimmerman, OD, MS (Advisor)
Nicky Lai, OD, MS (Committee Member)
Heidi Wagner, OD, MPH (Committee Member)
91 p.
Microbiology; Ophthalmology; Public Health
contact lenses; Acanthamoeba; tap water

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  • Steele, K. R. (2018). Contact Lenses and Water Exposure: Current Practice Patterns and Perceptions [Master's thesis, Ohio State University]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1523906059857207

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Steele, Kelsy. Contact Lenses and Water Exposure: Current Practice Patterns and Perceptions. 2018. Ohio State University, Master's thesis. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1523906059857207.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Steele, Kelsy. "Contact Lenses and Water Exposure: Current Practice Patterns and Perceptions." Master's thesis, Ohio State University, 2018. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1523906059857207

    Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition)

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