Johns K J, Parrish C M, Seal M R, Jerkins G W, Berrie W R, Litchford D W, Sullivan W R, Boone J E, Elliott J H, O'Day D M
J Tenn Med Assoc. 1989 Nov;82(11):584-8.
All physicians evaluating a painful red eye in a contact lens wearer should consider the diagnosis of Acanthamoeba keratitis. Although it remains relatively rare, the incidence of this infection is on the rise. Clues to the correct diagnosis include a corneal abrasion that fails to heal appropriately, pain out of proportion to the clinical findings, and a history of poor contact lens hygiene. Prompt recognition and appropriate ophthalmologic intervention can improve the visual outcome for patients with this devastating corneal infection.
所有评估佩戴隐形眼镜的红眼疼痛患者的医生都应考虑棘阿米巴角膜炎的诊断。尽管这种感染仍然相对罕见，但发病率正在上升。正确诊断的线索包括角膜擦伤未适当愈合、疼痛与临床发现不成比例以及隐形眼镜卫生习惯差的病史。及时识别和适当的眼科干预可以改善患有这种毁灭性角膜感染患者的视力预后。
