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Predisposing risk factors identified in patients with culture-proven keratitis based on etiology
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| Bacterial ( n = 172) | Fungal ( n = 13) | Acanthamoeba ( n = 3) | |
| Contact lens wear | 57 | 2 | 2 |
| Underlying corneal disease | 29 | 3 | 0 |
| Trauma | 24 | 2 | 0 |
| Ocular surface disease | 25 | 1 | 0 |
| Risk factors not addressed in documentation | 16 | 3 | 1 |
| Immunocompromised only | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| Topical steroid use | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Recent history of ophthalmic procedure | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Exposure to contaminated water | 2 | 0 | 0 |
