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Risk factors.
| 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total corneal C + S | 29 | 47 | 45 |
|
| |||
| Risk factor N (%) | |||
| CL use | 9 (31) | 16 (34) | 12 (28) |
| Corneal surface disease | 2 (7) | 2 (4) | 4 (9) |
| Previous corneal surgery | 3 (10) | 3 (6) | 2 (4) |
| RCES | 1 (3) | 0 | 0 |
| Previous keratitis | 1 (3) | 1 (2) | 0 |
| Neurotrophic cornea | 2 (7) | 7 (15) | 2 (4) |
| Trauma | 0 | 2 (4) | 3 (7) |
C + S, culture and sensitivity; RCES, recurrent corneal erosion syndrome.
