Bilateral acanthamoeba keratitis and treatment strategy based on lesion depth

Can J Ophthalmol. 2006 Feb;41(1):71-3. doi: 10.1016/S0008-4182(06)80070-0.

Abstract

Case report: This report summarizes a case of bilateral acanthamoeba keratitis in an 18-year-old male contact-lens wearer. Early diagnosis is important and combination treatment is recommended, tailored to the depth of the lesions.

Comments: Treatment can be difficult, particularly since amoebic cysts are especially resistant. Surgery may be required for advanced cases. Suggestions for reducing corneal toxicity to antiamoebic therapy are included.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Acanthamoeba Keratitis* / diagnosis
  • Acanthamoeba Keratitis* / drug therapy
  • Acanthamoeba Keratitis* / etiology
  • Acanthamoeba castellanii / isolation & purification*
  • Adolescent
  • Amebicides / therapeutic use*
  • Animals
  • Contact Lenses, Extended-Wear / microbiology*
  • Cornea / microbiology
  • Cornea / pathology*
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Male

Substances

  • Amebicides