Acanthamoeba keratitis appeared to be a relatively rare disorder with similar incidence around the world, according to a study published in Ophthalmology.
“Although there have been some studies reporting national or regional [Acanthamoeba keratitis (AK)] incidence rates, a comprehensive assessment of the incidence of this condition is lacking,” Francesco Aiello, MD, PhD, FEBO, FEBOS-CR, a lecturer in the department of experimental medicine’s ophthalmology unit at Tor Vergata University of Rome, and colleagues wrote.
To bridge this gap and aid in prevention and management