Incidence of Acanthamoeba Keratitis in the United Kingdom in 2015: A Prospective National Survey

CONCLUSIONS: This study provides the first published data on the nationwide incidence of AK in the United Kingdom. The findings confirm an increasing incidence of AK, particularly among contact lens wearers since 1997/8 to 1998/9. PRSCLs were identified as a significant risk factor compared with DDSCLs. Misdiagnosis and treatment delays remain an ongoing problem for patients with AK.PMID:38097200 | DOI:10.1097/ICO.0000000000003445
Source: Herpes - Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Source Type: research