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