Keratitis Corneal Ulcer

I had the opportunity to research Keratitis Corneal Ulcers and Acanthamoeba! 

Infectious keratitis and corneal ulcers refer to the invasion of an infectious organism, such as bacteria, into the cornea. It should be noted that while relatively infrequent, a corneal ulcer is the most serious complication of contact lens wear.  Keratitis is an inflammation or irritation of the cornea (the transparent membrane covering the iris and pupil) characterized by typical symptoms of red eye, foreign body sensation, pain, sensitivity to light, watery eyes, and blurred vision.

Acanthamoeba is a microscopic, free-living ameba, or amoeba (single-celled living organism), that can cause rare, but severe infections of the eye. The ameba can be spread to the eyes through contact lens use, cuts, or skin wounds or by being inhaled into the lungs. Factors and activities that increase the risk of contracting Acanthamoeba keratitis include using contaminated tap or well water on contact lenses, using homemade solutions to store and clean contacts, wearing contact lenses in a hot tub and swimming or showering while wearing lenses. A dirty lens case also can be a source of Acanthamoeba infection.

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Keratitis Corneal Ulcers and Acanthamoeba