Contact Lens storage case contamination

Researchers from the Soroka Medical Center in Israel conducted tests of contact lens disinfection solution in storage cases and discovered that Pseudomonas was the most common pathogen (disease causing- 41%) with fungal pathogens accounting for 3.3% of the contamination. These pathogens can cause keratitis (inflammation of the cornea) which can lead to vision loss. This study advised contact lens users to closely adhere to contact lens care guidelines, including frequent cleaning and replacing of lenses and lens case in order to prevent contamination.