Corneal Neovascularization

The most common cause of corneal neovascularization in patients without pre-existing eye disease is contact lens wear.

Contact lens-induced corneal neovascularization

• A history of overnight contact lens wear
• Poor compliance with proper contact lens hygiene
• Poor follow-up care with an eye doctor while wearing contact lenses

Treatment Options Monitor condition if it is mild in severity Modify initiating insult (e.g., different contact lenses, decrease wearing time, etc.) Discontinue contact lens wear if the condition is severe and vision-threatening