Research Article: Impact of First Healthcare Provider on Acanthamoeba Keratitis Course: How to Overcome Poor Prognosis in Acanthamoeba Keratitis Treatment? A Single Tertiary Center, Observational Study
Abstract:
Acanthamoeba keratitis (AK) is one of the most severe ocular infections with poor treatment outcomes. Nearly half of all patients with AK will be severely visually impaired (defined as final visual acuity of / or less). Several risk factors for Acanthamoeba keratitis have been described, with contact lenses being the most prominent, followed by corneal trauma and abrasion with other foreign bodies.– Additionally, there are well-known risk factors for poor final visual outcomes including delayed diagnosis, prior steroid treatment, epithelial defect on presentation and inappropriate primary treatment that does not target Acanthamoeba sp. This supports the promotion of early recognition as a crucial factor for both being able to initiate the correct treatment and also for restoring vision.–
Introduction:
Acanthamoeba keratitis (AK) is one of the most severe ocular infections with poor treatment outcomes. Nearly half of all patients with AK will be severely visually impaired (defined as final visual acuity of / or less). Several risk factors for Acanthamoeba keratitis have been described, with contact lenses being the most prominent, followed by corneal trauma and abrasion with other foreign bodies. – Additionally, there are well-known risk factors for poor final visual outcomes including delayed diagnosis, prior…
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