Acanthamoeba Keratitis Prevention is better than cure

Acanthamoeba Keratitis (AK) is a devastating eye infection which, in developed countries, most commonly occurs in contact lens wearers.

This article covers the prevalence of AK, its aetiology, diagnosis and treatment. The main focus is on prevention by patient education, and on early detection and referral. 

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