It has been predicted by the American Academy of Ophthalmology that over the next 30 years, there will be a sharp rise in ...

The condition, called Acanthamoeba keratitis ... She says she wants to spread awareness about the rare eye infection. “I’ve been going to the eye doctor since I was 7, having checkups every ...

Wearing contact lenses the wrong way can harm your eyes. This may lead to infections like microbial keratitis, corneal ulcers ...

Contact lens–associated Acanthamoeba keratitis continues to ... sources while wearing lenses has been a known risk factor for infection for decades, this behavior in several contact lens hygiene ...

The European Commission has approved SIFI's Akantior as the first therapy anywhere in the world for acanthamoeba keratitis (AK), an ultra-rare parasitic infection that can lead to blindness.

One of the most serious infections is acanthamoeba keratitis. It is an infection of the cornea – the clear, protective outer layer of the eye. It can occur when a micro-organism that’s common ...

Reason for decision Anticipate the topic will be of importance to patients, carers, professionals, commissioners and the health of the public to ensure clinical benefit is realised, inequalities in ...