Abstract
Introduction: The use of contact lenses nowadays is extremely common and compose a very beneficial industry. The size of the global market of contact lenses is expected to reach more than twelve million US dollars by 2020, at a growth rate of seven percent. Contact lenses are usually ordered for the treatment of refractive errors that cannot be managed by spectacles like aphakia, keratoconus, irregular cornea, and high anisometropia. Additionally, they could be utilized for the treatment of simple refractive errors as another option to spectacles. Furthermore, contact lenses can be given for the treatment of dry eye in Stevens-Johnson syndrome or Sjogren syndrome, post refractive surgery rehabilitation, and persistent epithelial defect. Moreover, the cosmetic usage of contact lenses is extremely trending nowadays. Contact lenses have improved the quality of life not only by correcting refractive errors but also by providing better appearance and less restriction in activities. Regrettably, contact lenses could be responsible for many complications that are disappointing for the patients, forcing them to switch from habitual mode of vision correction to other modalities if possible. In this review, we will discuss the most recent evidence regarding Complications associated with contact lenses
Aim of work: In this review, we will discuss Complications associated with contact lenses
Methodology: We conducted this review using a comprehensive search of MEDLINE, PubMed, and EMBASE, January 1985, through February 2017. The following search terms were used: Complications, contact lenses, presentations, management
Conclusions: Contact lens problems are vast and can lead to severe sight-threatening complications or contact lens drop out if not addressed appropriately. We reviewed some of the most important contact lens-related complications and their diagnosis, epidemiology, and management.