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Br J Ophthalmol 82:1272-1275 doi:10.1136/bjo.82.11.1272
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    • Clinical science

Disposable contact lens use as a risk factor for microbial keratitis

Table 4

Relative risks of lens wear modality for extended wear (EW) soft contact lens (SCL) related microbial keratitis, obtained through multivariable analysis

Exposure factor Odds ratio
(95% confidence limits) 		p Value
EW SCL wear modality:
 Non-disposable 1.0 (referent)
 Disposable 4.76(1.52–14.87) 0.007

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