Acanthamoeba keratitis (AK) is a rare but serious infection of the cornea, often associated with contact lens use. This condition can lead to severe visual impairment or even blindness if not ...

Contact lens–associated Acanthamoeba keratitis continues to be a significant cause of visual morbidity in the United States. Although exposure to water sources while wearing lenses has been a ...

1). Cultures and smears were performed and were positive for acanthamoeba (ACA) keratitis. The patient was treated with appropriate triple antiamoebal therapy with resolution of her keratitis.

The condition, called Acanthamoeba keratitis, is rare in the U.S., but when it does strike, it most often affects contact-lens wearers. McCasland, 23, who has lost vision in her right eye and is ...

The amoeba primarily causes two types of dangerous infections: Acanthamoeba keratitis, and Granulomatous Encephalitis.