Abstract
The use of contact lenses for correcting refraction, suppressing myopia progression, and cosmetic purposes is increasing steadily. Contact lenses have various effects on the corneal surface and corneal infection can occur following obstruction of tear flow, micro-damage to corneal epithelial cells, corneal hypoxia, changes in corneal immunity, and exposure to contaminants. When a patient who used to wear contact lenses presents with keratitis, it is important to distinguish whether it is an infection; if it is an infection, it is important to find the causative strain and promptly treat it appropriately. Since improper lens care is related to infection, appropriate patient education is necessary, and the risk of contact lens infection should be reduced through regular ophthalmic examinations.
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