A patient who wears contact lenses may develop a number of clinical findings associated with the development of a corneal infiltrative event (CIE, or keratitis).
A Corneal Infiltrative Event (CIE) is a defined as a condition associated with inflammatory cell aggregates in the cornea, irrespective to the cause. This encompasses both microbial and sterile keratitis.
Ocular findngs in a patient with a CIE:
(1) soreness, discomfort, or pain
(2) redness
(3) tearing (lacrimation)
(4) photophobia
(5) discharge, which may be watery, thick or purulent
(6) reduced vision
Common responses by contact lens wearers include:
(1) removal of the contact lens
(2) consulting with an eye professional
(3) applying eye drops
(4) bathing the eye
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