Advances in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Acanthamoeba Keratitis. (6th December 2012)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Clarke, Benjamin; Sinha, Arti; Parmar, Dipak N.; Sykakis, Evripidis
• Other Names: Chan Chi-Chao Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Journal of ophthalmology. Volume 2012(2012)
• Publication Date: 2012-12-06
• Subjects: Ophthalmology -- Periodicals; Eye Diseases; Ophthalmology; Ophthalmology; Electronic journals; Periodicals; Periodicals; Fulltext; Internet Resources; Periodicals; 617.7
• DOI: 10.1155/2012/484892
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-004X

Abstract

Abstract : This paper aims to review the recent literature describing Acanthamoeba keratitis and outline current thoughts on pathogenesis, diagnosis, and treatment as well as currently emerging diagnostic and treatment modalities.