Acanthamoeba Keratitis Details

Expanded Description

Acanthamoeba Keratitis is a rare eye infection resulting from an amoeba that is most commonly associated with incorrect contact lens handling and exposure to unsanitary conditions.

Prevalence

1.0 ( Per 100,000 Population ) [Source]

Causes

Causes include using contaminated water on contact lenses, using homemade solutions to store and clean contacts, wearing contact lenses in a hot tub and swimming or showering while wearing lenses.

Disorder Symptoms

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Diagnosis

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Diagnostic Tests

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Disorder Treatments

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Prognosis

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Tips for Living with the Disorder

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