Bacteria and parasites in contact lenses of asymptomatic wearers in Nigeria

Purpose: This is to determine the prevalence of bacterial and parasitic flora in asymptomatic disposable and extended contact lens wearers in Lagos State, Nigeria. Methods: The study was carried out on 156 contact lenses from 78 asymptomatic wearers between the ages of 12 to 38 years. Eighty two dis...

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Main Authors: Michael Osita Emina, Faustina Kemdinum Idu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2011-04-01
Series:Journal of Optometry
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1888429611700449