Infectious keratitis: an update on epidemiology, causative microorganisms, risk factors, and antimicrobial resistance
Corneal opacity is the 5th leading cause of blindness and visual impairment globally,
affecting~ 6 million of the world population. In addition, it is responsible for 1.5–2.0 million …
affecting~ 6 million of the world population. In addition, it is responsible for 1.5–2.0 million …
Acanthamoeba keratitis: a review of biology, pathophysiology and epidemiology
AG de Lacerda, M Lira - Ophthalmic and Physiological Optics, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Acanthamoeba keratitis is an infection caused by a unicellular protozoan of the genus
Acanthamoeba that is universally widespread. Until now, most cases were reported in …
Acanthamoeba that is universally widespread. Until now, most cases were reported in …
BCLA CLEAR-Contact lens complications
Contact lens-related complications are common, affecting around one third of wearers,
although most are mild and easily managed. Contact lenses have well-defined anatomical …
although most are mild and easily managed. Contact lenses have well-defined anatomical …
Acanthamoeba Keratitis, Pathology, Diagnosis and Treatment
N Fanselow, N Sirajuddin, XT Yin, AJW Huang… - Pathogens, 2021 - mdpi.com
Acanthamoeba keratitis is an unusual corneal infection that is recently increasing in
frequency and is often contracted by contact lens wearers, someone who experienced …
frequency and is often contracted by contact lens wearers, someone who experienced …
The rising incidence of Acanthamoeba keratitis: A 7-year nationwide survey and clinical assessment of risk factors and functional outcomes
AC Randag, J Van Rooij, AT Van Goor, S Verkerk… - PloS one, 2019 - journals.plos.org
Purpose To evaluate the incidence of Acanthamoeba keratitis in the Netherlands between
2009 and 2015 and to analyse predicting factors for treatment outcome. Methods Patient …
2009 and 2015 and to analyse predicting factors for treatment outcome. Methods Patient …
Advances in the management of Acanthamoeba keratitis: a review of the literature and synthesized algorithmic approach
AR Kaufman, EY Tu - The Ocular Surface, 2022 - Elsevier
Acanthamoeba keratitis (AK) is a severe cause of infectious keratitis and represents a
significant clinical challenge. Recent literature regarding AK epidemiology, diagnosis …
significant clinical challenge. Recent literature regarding AK epidemiology, diagnosis …
American academy of optometry microbial keratitis think tank
LB Szczotka-Flynn, JP Shovlin… - Optometry and Vision …, 2021 - journals.lww.com
PURPOSE The American Academy of Optometry (AAO) gathered researchers and key
opinion leaders from around the world to discuss contact lens–associated microbial keratitis …
opinion leaders from around the world to discuss contact lens–associated microbial keratitis …
Contact lens safety for the correction of refractive error in healthy eyes
MK Rhee, DS Jacobs, DK Dhaliwal… - Eye & contact …, 2022 - journals.lww.com
Contact lenses are a safe and effective method for correction of refractive error and worn by
an estimated 45 million Americans. Because of the widespread availability and commercial …
an estimated 45 million Americans. Because of the widespread availability and commercial …
[HTML][HTML] Acanthamoeba in Southeast Asia–overview and challenges
C Bunsuwansakul, T Mahboob… - The Korean journal of …, 2019 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Acanthamoeba, one of free-living amoebae (FLA), remains a high risk of direct contact with
this protozoan parasite which is ubiquitous in nature and man-made environment. This …
this protozoan parasite which is ubiquitous in nature and man-made environment. This …
Water exposure and the risk of contact lens–related disease
Purpose: To describe the association of water exposure with contact lens (CL)–related
disease and explore the guidelines regarding water exposure to CL wearers, provided by …
disease and explore the guidelines regarding water exposure to CL wearers, provided by …