Opthalmology & Eye Care

Acanthamoeba Keratitis

Acanthamoeba Keratitis this is an unseen disease which the amoeba can occur at the corner of the eye which results in the permanent loss of visual on eyes.  It’s mostly can cause with the contact lenses. They should be properly disinfected before we wear them. While swimming or in cases of surfing it should be removed. There are many cases regarding Acanthamoeba, who don’t wear contact lenses. This disease can cause by a free-living amoeba it’s called a single-celled living organism. They can find in soil, dust, water sources. It can often be cured without any long-term complications.