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Conjunctivitis due to soft lens solutions.

W G van Ketel·F A Melzer-van Riemsdijk
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In cases of conjunctivitis associated with the use of soft lenses, delayed hypersensitivity to disinfecting components of the used soft lens liquids has to be considered. In 7/15 patients, positive patch test reactions to merthiolate, chlorhexidine or the soaking solutions were observed. The significance of these findings is discussed.

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Benzalkonium CompoundsBoric AcidsChlorhexidineConjunctivitisContact Lenses, HydrophilicDisinfectantsEdetic AcidHumansHypersensitivity, DelayedSodium ChlorideSolutionsThimerosalJournal Article

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W G van Ketel, F A Melzer-van Riemsdijk. 1980. Conjunctivitis due to soft lens solutions.. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1600-0536.1980.tb04956.x

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