Microbial keratitis is a sight-threatening ocular infection caused by bacteria, fungi, and protist
pathogens. Epithelial defects and injuries are key predisposing factors making the eye …

Acanthamoeba keratitis (AK) is increasingly being recognized as a severe sight-threatening
ocular infection worldwide. Although contact lens wear is the leading risk factor for AK …

PURPOSE: To describe the etiology, diagnosis, clinical course, and management of LASIK
interface complications. METHODS: Literature review. RESULTS: Primary interface …

The purpose of the study is to describe epidemiology, clinical features, diagnosis, and
treatment of Acanthamoeba keratitis (AK) with special focus on the disease in nonusers of …

Although relatively uncommon, fungi, atypical Mycobacteria, and Nocardia have been
isolated from a variety of infections of eye including keratitis, scleritis, canaliculitis …

Acanthamoeba spp. is a free living protozoan in the environment, but can cause serious
diseases. Acanthamoeba keratitis (AK), a severe and painful eye infection, must be treated …

Abstract Background/Objectives As an essential development in the new century, surface
ablation procedures have attracted increasing attention. There exists a concern regarding …

Laser refractive surgery (LRS) is one of the most demanding areas of ophthalmic surgery
and high level of precision is required to meet outcome expectations of patients. Post …

Introduction. Acanthamoeba keratitis is a sight-threatening corneal infection that is
commonly reported among contact lens users and those suffering from corneal trauma. The …

Atypical microbial keratitis refers to corneal infections caused by micro-organisms not
commonly encountered in clinical practice. Unlike infections caused by common bacteria …