Free White Paper on Acanthamoeba Keratitis

An interdisciplinary team of experts has published a comprehensive white paper on Acanthamoeba Keratitis (AK). The publication was developed with contributions from the Global Alliance Against Acanthamoeba Keratitis and brings together the expertise of clinical scientists, basic researchers, and patient organizations.

Trophozoite of Acanthamoeba sp. From: Lorenzo-Morales, Khan, Walochnik, An update on Acanthamoeba keratitis, Parasite 22: 10. DOI:10.1051/parasite/2015010.
Trophozoite of Acanthamoeba sp. From: Lorenzo-Morales, Khan, Walochnik, An update on Acanthamoeba keratitis, Parasite 22: 10. DOI:10.1051/parasite/2015010.

The goal is to raise awareness of this rare but serious disease and improve patient care.

Key Topics 

  • Patient Perspective
  • Biology of Acanthamoeba Keratitis
  • Clinical Diagnosis
  • Treatment Options
  • Regulatory Aspects
  • Public Awareness

Special focus is placed on preventing misdiagnosis, optimizing treatment strategies, as well as pain management and psychological support for affected patients. 

Contributing experts include Nicole Carnt, Christopher A. Rice, Binod Rayamajhee, Fiona Henriquez, Romesh Angunawela, Prof. Farhad Hafezi, MD, PhD, FARVO, and Assoc. Prof. Constantinos Petsoglou.

The white paper is available for free download here.

Source: Global Alliance Against Acanthamoeba Keratitis