Infectious keratitis is a major global cause of visual impairment and blindness, often affecting
marginalized populations. Proper diagnosis of the causative organism is critical, and …

Acanthamoeba keratitis is a rare parasitic infection of the cornea that can lead to permanent
blindness if not diagnosed and treated promptly. We collected data on the incidences of …

Fungal keratitis is a severe corneal infection that often results in blindness and eye loss. The
disease is most prevalent in tropical and subtropical climates, and infected individuals are …

Acanthamoeba is a free-living protist pathogen, capable of causing a blinding keratitis and
fatal granulomatous encephalitis. The factors that contribute to Acanthamoeba infections …

Mycotic keratitis (an infection of the cornea) is an important ocular infection, especially in
young male outdoor workers. There are two frequent presentations: keratitis due to …

Fungal keratitis remains a challenging and often elusive diagnosis in geographic regions
where it is endemic. Marred by delays in diagnosis, the sequelae of corneal fungal …

Acanthamoeba keratitis (AK) is increasingly being recognized as a severe sight-threatening
ocular infection worldwide. Although contact lens wear is the leading risk factor for AK …

Infectious keratitis (IK) represents the leading cause of corneal blindness worldwide,
particularly in develo** countries. A good outcome of IK is contingent upon timely and …

In vivo confocal microscopy (IVCM) is an emerging technology that provides minimally
invasive, high resolution, steady-state assessment of the ocular surface at the cellular level …

Evidence-based contact lens practice involves finding, appraising and applying research
findings as the basis for patient management decisions. These decisions should be …