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 …

Infectious keratitis (IK) represents the leading cause of corneal blindness worldwide,
particularly in developing countries. A good outcome of IK is contingent upon timely and …

Aims To evaluate the sensitivity and specificity of polymerase chain reaction (PCR), in vivo
confocal microscopy (IVCM) and culture for microbial keratitis (MK) diagnosis. Methods …

Purpose: Acanthamoeba keratitis (AK) is an uncommon but serious corneal infection, in
which delayed diagnosis carries a poor prognosis. Conventional culture requires a long …

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 …

Acanthamoeba keratitis (AK) is a painful and sight-threatening parasitic corneal infection. In
recent years, the incidence of AK has increased. Timely and accurate diagnosis is crucial …

Acanthamoeba keratitis (AK) is a rare but potentially sight-threatening corneal infection
caused by the Acanthamoeba parasite. This microorganism is found ubiquitously in the …

Aim To describe in vivo confocal microscopy (IVCM) findings in patients with limbal stem cell
deficiency (LSCD). Methods 23 eyes of 17 consecutive patients suffering from LSCD were …

Purpose To determine in vivo confocal microscopy diagnostic criteria to diagnose
Acanthamoeba keratitis (AK) using polymerase chain reaction (PCR) as the reference …

Introduction Acanthamoeba keratitis (AK) is a serious and potentially blinding ocular
infection caused by the free‐living amoeba, Acanthamoeba. In vivo confocal microscopy …