Acanthamoeba keratitis (AK) is a rare but devastating eye infection caused by a free-living amoeba found in water and soil.

An eye parasite linked to contact lens use can lead to vision loss, painful treatment, and long recovery times, experts warn.

UK researchers have confirmed an uptick in cases of Acanthamoeba keratitis, an eye infection that most often affects contact lens wearers. Contact lens users can avoid the severe infection by washing ...

Media contact: Alicia Rohan, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. “While the vast majority of contact lens ...