Soft contact lens-induced corneal deformation in the posterior corneal surface

Objective: This case report aims to highlight the corneal deformation induced by soft contact lens (SCL) wear, which is accompanied by changes in not only the anterior but also the posterior surface of cornea. Case Report: Cases are presented of two patients who wore non- planned replacement SCL for more than 15 years fabricated from materials with low oxygen permeability, sought a consultation with complaints of visual acuity loss in the both eyes. Anterior segment optical coherence tomography imaging demonstrated corneal deformation in the posterior as well as the anterior surface in both eyes of two patients, resulting in the diagnosis of corneal deformation induced by SCL wear. After the cessation of lens wear, there were improvements in visual acuity, anterior and posterior corneal higher-order aberrations, and changes in the anterior corneal shape, whereas the posterior corneal shape was improved in one case and remained mildly deformed in the other case. Conclusion: Wearing SCLs with low oxygen permeability for long time periods, could induce corneal deformation in patients, indicating the need for careful observation of changes in not only the anterior but also the posterior corneal surface.

Automated summary

Prolonged wear of soft contact lenses with low oxygen permeability can lead to corneal deformation in patients, highlighting the importance of careful observation of changes in both the anterior and posterior corneal surface by healthcare providers.