Naegleria Amebic Keratitis (Corneal Abscess) in the Use of Color Cosmetic Soft Contact Lens Wear: A Case Report

Mohammad Hossain  Validad; Alireza Salimi  Khorashad; Fateme Rezaei  Kahkhaei

doi:10.18502/crcp.v10i2.19899

Mohammad Hossain Validad Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Zahedan, Zahedan, Iran
Alireza Salimi Khorashad Department of Parasitology and Mycology, Infectious Diseases and Tropical Medicine Research Center, Research Institute of Cellular and Molecular Sciences in Infectious Diseases, Zahedan University of Medical Sciences, Zahedan, Iran
Fateme Rezaei Kahkhaei Department of Surgical Technology, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Zahedan University of Medical Sciences, Zahedan, Iran.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.18502/crcp.v10i2.19899

Keywords: Naegleria amebic keratitis; Contact lens; Corneal abscess; Corneal abscess

Abstract

Amebic keratitis is a rare but serious corneal infection that is occasionally seen incontact lens wearers. In the early stages, the disease may be mistaken for bacterialkeratitis due to corneal inflammation and a reduced visual field, which can delaydiagnosis and treatment. In this case report, we present a young female who exhibitedsymptoms of a corneal ulcer associated with contact lens use and was initially treatedfor bacterial keratitis. Upon further evaluation, the diagnosis of Naegleria amebickeratitis was confirmed.