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Most common infection in contact lens users is?

A
Streptococcus
B
Pseudomonas
C
Staphylococcus
D
Neisseria
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. is 'b' i.e., Pseudomonas Complications of contact lens wear Complications of contact lens wearing are : ? Intolerance :- Some people find wearing contact lenses intolerable. Corneal complications :- Corneal abrasion, Corneal edema, Corneal vascularization, Microbial keratitis (Pseudomonas, acanthamoeba), Sterile corneal infiltrate. Giant papillary conjunctivitis Hypoxia :- Cornea is deprived of oxygen from the tear film by the presence of the contact lens. The cornea becomes edematous and new vessels may develop in the limbal area. Sensitivity :- This may develop in response to the preservative (thiomersal) in the cleaning and soaking solution. This results in allergic conjunctivitis.

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