Microbial Keratitis and the Role of Rub and Rinsing

Recent outbreaks of microbial keratitis in contact lens wearers have involved various pathogens, including Acanthamoeba and Fusarium species. Specific reasons for the marked increase in microbial keratitis, particularly those involving species typically rarely involved in contact lens infection, remain unknown. Possible contributing factors include inadequacies of various multipurpose solutions against certain pathogens; inadequate lens care …