Microbial keratitis is frequently encountered condition in otherwise healthy individuals using contact lenses. Hygiene factors and usage of inappropriate cleansing solutions are the leading causes of contact lens related microbial keratitis in healthy population. The aim of this paper is to review the risk factors predisposing to this condition, most common causative agents and their pathologic mechanisms, diagnostic methods and treatment options. Raktžodžiai: Mikrobinis keratitas, kontaktiniai lęšiai, su kontaktiniais lęšiais susijęs mikrobinis keratitas, infekcija, Acanthamoeba keratitas (AK), Pseudomonas aeruginosa keratitas, grybelinis keratitas (FK).
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