In Vivo Laser Confocal Microscopy Findings of Radial Keratoneuritis in Patients with Early Stage AcanthamoebaKeratitis – Corrected Proof
Objective:
To investigate in vivo corneal changes of keratoneuritis in early stage Acanthamoeba keratitis (AK) using in vivo laser confocal microscopy.
Design:
Single-center, prospective, clinical study.
Participants:
Thirteen eyes (12 patients; 5 men and 7 women; mean age ± standard deviation, 22.3±4.2 years) with keratoneuritis resulting from early stage AK were included in this study.
Testing:
In vivo laser confocal microscopy was performed, paying special attention to keratoneuritis.
Main Outcome Measures:
Selected confocal images of corneal layers were evaluated qualitatively for shape and degree of light reflection of abnormal cells and deposits.
Results:
In all patients, Acanthamoeba cysts were observed (Read more...)